In 2014, the horrors of the water crisis in flint, michigan made national news. The madefortv movie is being produced by cher, along with katie couric, craig zadan, and neil meron. Lifetime is getting a flint water crisis movie, because. Apr 12, 2016 flint water crisis movie from craig zadan and neil meron fasttracked at lifetime bill puglianogetty images the duo have optioned time magazines feb. Flint is the gripping retelling of a crisis that shook a nation and shines a light on the whistleblowers who exposed the biggest environmental scandal. Apr 12, 2016 the drinking water contamination crisis in flint, michigan will be the subject of an original movie at lifetime. Lifetime is tackling the subject in an original movie. Jul 28, 2017 jill scott stars in flint, a lifetime movie about flint, michigan s leadladen water crisis. Queen latifah, jill scott to star in lifetime film on. Cher is set to star in a lifetime movie about flint the scene. Queen latifahs lifetime movie, flint is meant to educate people about the realities of the water contamination crisis in flint, michigan.
Lifetime has just dropped the trailer for a new original movie called flint, which shines a spotlight on the water crisis faced by the residents of flint, michigan. Cher is returning to acting after her last major onscreen role in 2010s burlesque, the hollywood icon is coming to lifetime to address the water crisis in flint, michigan. Lifetime movie flint dramatizes citys water crisis breitbart. Flint lifetime tv movie dramatizes citys water crisis flint features residents exposed to lead in their tap water, examines 12 deaths from legionnaires disease linked to the tainted water. Cher will star in lifetime movie about flint water crisis cher has set her next acting role and she will be seen in the upcoming lifetime movie about the flint water crisis. Lifetime movie on flint water crisis set to premiere in october updated jan 19, 2019. The drinking water contamination crisis in flint, michigan will be the subject of an original movie at lifetime. With queen latifah, betsy brandt, marin ireland, rob morrow. With marin ireland, betsy brandt, queen latifah, rob morrow. Ap melissa mays, a resident of flint, michigan, came armed to discuss the citys tainted water crisis and a new lifetime tv movie. Queen latifah to star in lifetime movie about flint water. The latest movie from lifetime, starring queen latifah, jill scott. Flint water crisis movie in works at lifetime deadline.
Queen latifah and jill scott join lifetimes flint water. Jan 05, 2017 cher is teaming up with lifetime to shine a light on the flint water crisis. Cher is set to star in flint, lifetimes original movie about the watercontamination crisis in flint, michigan. Flint 6 tells the story of how young residents of flint took matters into their own hands to demand. Brett carlsengetty images victims of the flint water crisis are about to get the lifetime movie treatment from the people who brought you. The film stars queen latifah, betsy brandt, jill scott, and marin ireland. Apr, 2016 flint water crisis to be subject of new lifetime movie. The oscar winner also will executive produce the project, along with. Lifetime s original movie flint is based on a totally true story, and most of the films leads play real people known for their activism during the flint water crisis. Jill scott stars in flint, a lifetime movie about flint, michigan s leadladen water crisis. Funds raised will go to much needed shortterm, immediate relief, including purchasing filters and bottled water, and more longterm health and development needs for the children. A july 28 report from variety states flint featuring queen latifah, betsy.
Queen latifah helming flint lifetime movie after cher. This lifetime movie is taking on the water crisis in flint. Flint lifetime tv movie dramatizes citys water crisis. Ap melissa mays, a resident of flint, michigan, came armed to discuss the citys tainted water crisis and a new lifetime tv movie dramatizing it.
Cher will star in lifetimes tv movie flint about the water contamination crisis in flint, michigan, variety has confirmed. Oct 28, 2017 the flint movie on lifetime is an original production about the water crisis in flint, and how it affected people within and outside the area. Lifetime developing hardhitting movie based on flint. Oct 23, 2017 lifetime s original movie flint is based on a totally true story, and most of the films leads play real people known for their activism during the flint water crisis. Cher is set to star in a lifetime movie about the flint water crisis. Last night the channel premiered a made for tv movie called flint based off the 2014 water crisis in which hundreds of thousands of people were contaminated with lead. Just days after it was announced that cher would be starring in and producing a new lifetime movie about the flint, michigan, water crisis, the star has pulled out earlier today, the 66. Ew has confirmed that the actress, singer, and activist is set to star in flint, lifetimes tv movie exploring how.
Cher, 70, to star in lifetime film about flint, michigan. Cher is set to star in a lifetime movie about the flint. In addition to starring, cher will also serve as exec. Flint, mi the date has been set for the showing of a lifetime network original movie based on the flint water crisis. It almost doesnt matter if lifetime s flint, a madefortelevision movie about the water crisis in an impoverished community in michigan, is any good or not. Cher to star in lifetime movie about the flint water crisis. Cher is set to star in a lifetime movie about flint the. Jill scott on lifetimes flint, which taps into the citys. A woman deals with the toxic water scandal in flint, michigan, and the effect it has on her family. Green had a specific vision when he wrote the script for a film on the water crisis in flint, michigan, and no amount of money will make him change it.
Melissa mays, a resident of flint, michigan, came armed to discuss the citys tainted water crisis and a new lifetime tv movie dramatizing it. You can catch the movie on lifetimes website with your cable provider login. According to the hollywood reporter, cher will star in an upcoming lifetime drama about the water crisis in flint, michigan. The flint water crisis is a public health crisis that started in 2014, after the drinking water source for the city of flint, michigan was changed. Cher to star in flint water crisis movie for lifetime. Officials failed to apply corrosion inhibitors to the water. Jan 06, 2017 cher will play a flint resident who has to deal with the water crisis. Cher will star in the lifetime movie flint about the michigan water crisis.
Cher is teaming up with lifetime to shine a light on the flint water crisis. Teaser released for lifetime movie on flint water crisis. A story of environmental injustice and bad decision making, the water crisis in flint, michigan, began in 2014, when the city switched its drinking water supply from detroits system to the. Lifetime movie on flint water crisis set to premiere in. Jan 19, 2019 flint, mi the date has been set for the showing of a lifetime network original movie based on the flint water crisis. Lifetime movie flint dramatizes citys water crisis las. Jul 29, 2017 flint tv movie dramatizes citys water crisis flint, mi flint features residents exposed to lead in their tap water, examines 12 deaths from legionnaires disease linked to the tainted water. Cher to star in lifetimes flint water crisis tv movie. Lifetime movie flint dramatizes citys water crisis.
Queen latifah and jill scott have signed on to be a part of lifetime s flint water crisis movie. The film emphasizes that just because the water is clear, it doesnt mean its clean. Cher to star in lifetime channel movie about flint water. Directed by bruce beresford, it premiered on lifetime on october 28, 2017. Flint water crisis movie in the works at lifetime, based.
Lifetime movie flint dramatizes citys water crisis the blade. A scandal hasnt hit its pinnacle in mainstream media until theres been a madefortv movie, and the flint water crisis will be the latest to get the television movie treatment, and from a. Ew has confirmed that the actress, singer, and activist is set to star in flint, lifetime s tv movie exploring how. Academy award winner queen latifah, jill scott, betsy brandt, and marin ireland synopsis via imdb a woman deals with the toxic water scandal in flint, michigan, and the effect it has on her family. Mar 24, 2017 just days after it was announced that cher would be starring in and producing a new lifetime movie about the flint, michigan, water crisis, the star has pulled out earlier today, the 66. Oct 29, 2017 the lifetime movie about the flint water crisis is now available online.
Thoughts lifetime is taking counter programing to a whole other level with its upcoming line. Cher drops out of tv movie on flint water crisis abc news. Flint water crisis to be subject of new lifetime movie. Neilson barnardgetty images for siriusxm cher is taking the fight for clean water in michigan to the silver screen. Flint is a 2017 television drama film based on the flint water crisis in flint, michigan. Cher, 70, to star in lifetime film about flint, michigan water crisis after implying governor should be arrested. Jill scott on lifetimes flint, which taps into the city. Oct 28, 2017 in 2014, the horrors of the water crisis in flint, michigan made national news. Cher to star in flint water crisis lifetime movie deadline. Flint tv movie dramatizes citys water crisis flint, mi flint features residents exposed to lead in their tap water, examines 12 deaths from legionnaires disease linked to the tainted water.
In april 2014, flint changed its water source from treated detroit water and sewerage department water sourced from lake huron and the detroit river to the flint river. Queen latifah movie is a bythenumbers telling of the tragic ongoing water crisis. Last night the channel premiered a made for tv movie called flint based off the 2014 water crisis in which hundreds of thousands of people. Flint water crisis movie lifetime fasttracked hollywood. Cher to star in lifetime channel movie about flint water crisis. Shes expected to play the role of a resident suffering the. Flint water crisis movie from craig zadan and neil meron fasttracked at lifetime bill puglianogetty images the duo have optioned time magazines feb. Mays, speaking to a tv critics meeting friday, pointed to several bottles she had filled with her tap water and challenged the room to taste or even smell it. Check out the trailer for flint, a new lifetime original movie that dramatizes the water contamination crisis in flint, michigan, which is regarded as one of the biggest environmental scandals in recent history. Cher to star in, produce lifetime movie about flint water crisis. Lifetime releases trailer for new flint water crisis movie.
Cher to star in lifetime movie about flint water crisis. Cher to star in lifetime channel movie about flint water crisis julie hinds, detroit free press pop culture critic published 8. Published on oct 29, 2017 lifetime has done it again. The television film shot in toronto starring queen latifah, betsy brandt, jill scott, lyndie greenwood and marin ireland is set to air on the cable network at 8 p. Cher is set to star in flint, lifetime s original movie about the water contamination crisis in flint, michigan. Oct 27, 2017 it almost doesnt matter if lifetimes flint, a madefortelevision movie about the water crisis in an impoverished community in michigan, is any good or not. It was only a matter of time before the flint water crisis hit the big screen.
Too soon lifetime premieres flint a movie about the. This lifetime movie takes on the water crisis in a michigan city in 2014, the horrors of the water crisis in flint, michigan made national news. The actress will star in and executive produce a movie about the michigan water contamination crisis, lifetime announced thursday. Melissa mays, a resident of flint, came armed to discuss the citys tainted water crisis and a new lifetime tv movie dramatizing it. Cher will play a flint resident who has to deal with the water crisis.
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