Real events adapted from 1993, Irene (Julia
Roberds) is a single mother with low education level. She left.
After two marriages, she has no money, no job and only three young children.
The child had an accident when her life was in trouble.
Unexpectedly, Eileen asked Ed (Albert Fanny) to be her official.
Division of defense lawyers, but Ed failed to win the case for her.
Compensation, so life is in trouble, Irene forced Ed to hire.
She works as a clerk in a law firm.
One day, Irene found some very suspicious medical documents.
With the support of Ed, Erin discovered the hidden focus of the local community.
A major environmental pollution incident that a resident did not notice, based on her.
Fair and positive personality, she decided to step forward and investigate things.
The truth. Residents are gradually moved by Irene's perseverance and sincerity, and this group
Unite against pollution. Irene has also become their central figure.
Irene and Ed encountered all kinds of setbacks and dangers during the investigation, but
She will never compromise. In order to fight against the pollution of big enterprises, she is right.
Fang's lawyer ran around, from the power company, neighbors
George (Allen Eckhardt) has been steadfast throughout the incident.
Support Irene, with the help of all parties, Irene finally got compensation.
And created one of the compensation amounts for similar civil cases in American history.
Up to-three hundred and thirty-three million dollars, in the process, Irene don't.
But he defended justice and rediscovered himself. And it is extremely strong.
It is difficult to prove the value of a "weak woman" to the world.