Erin Brockovich

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00:00:51 Um...you have no
00:00:55 No. I have kids.
00:01:00 I've seen nurses give my son
00:01:05 You stick a giant Q-tip
00:01:09 Urinalysis: You take that dipstick
00:01:13 -Yes, I understand.
00:01:15 I'm great with people.
00:01:17 You'd have to observe me
00:01:22 I'm a fast learner.
00:01:25 ...and l've got it down.
00:01:29 I always wanted to go
00:01:32 That was my first interest.
00:01:35 ...and had a kid too young
00:01:38 Out of high school, I got a job...
00:01:41 ...with Fleuer Engineers in lrvine.
00:01:44 I fell madly in love with geology.
00:01:48 -Geology?
00:01:50 I learned how to read maps.
00:01:52 Yeah. But I lost my job because...
00:01:55 ...my boy got chickenpox,
00:01:58 My ex-husband was useless, so....
00:02:02 That didn't really work out.
00:02:10 You got a really nice office.
00:02:15 Thanks.
00:02:22 Look....
00:02:54 Oh, fuck!
00:03:04 Goddamn it!
00:03:46 Good morning, Mr. Masry.
00:03:47 -Morning, Rosalind.
00:03:50 -I'm fine. And you?
00:03:56 Good morning.
00:04:00 How you doing?
00:04:03 Did you see it last night?
00:04:05 I taped it.
00:04:07 It was so good.
00:04:09 Your nine o'clock's here already.
00:04:20 -Remind me.
00:04:23 Car accident.
00:04:26 She was referred.
00:04:35 -Erin, hi.
00:04:37 Ed Masry. Sorry you had to wait.
00:04:41 That's okay.
00:04:42 Here, sit. Sit down.
00:04:53 Thank you.
00:04:58 I never thought standing
00:05:02 Ever since that shithead hit me...
00:05:04 ...it's like my body's
00:05:06 You poor thing.
00:05:09 Did anyone ask if you wanted coffee?
00:05:12 -Yeah. I'm fine.
00:05:15 Listen, whoever did this to you
00:05:19 And you and me, we're gonna
00:05:26 So, uh...
00:05:28 ...why don't you
00:05:30 I was pulling out real slow,
00:05:35 ...his Jaguar comes racing around
00:05:39 They took some bone from my hip
00:05:43 I don't have insurance...
00:05:46 ...so l'm about $1 7,000
00:05:50 I couldn't take painkillers. They made
00:05:55 Matthew's 8,
00:05:58 And Beth's just 9 months.
00:06:01 I just wanna be a good mom...
00:06:03 ...a nice person, a decent citizen.
00:06:07 I just wanna take good care
00:06:10 Yeah. Yeah, I know.
00:06:15 Seventeen thousand in debt?
00:06:20 Your ex-husband helping?
00:06:22 Which one?
00:06:25 There's more than one?
00:06:27 Yeah, there's two. Why?
00:06:35 You must have been feeling
00:06:39 What's your point?
00:06:40 Broke, three kids, no job.
00:06:43 -Doctor in a Jaguar is a meal ticket--
00:06:46 -Sustained.
00:06:48 So you say.
00:06:49 He came tearing around the corner,
00:06:52 An ER doctor, who spends his days
00:06:57 That asshole smashed in
00:07:04 Open and fucking shut?!
00:07:06 -Exactly the language--
00:07:09 I told you he might get personal.
00:07:11 -You said I was set.
00:07:14 You told me I had a good shot!
00:07:16 -Let's settle down.
00:07:20 -I can't afford to settle down!
00:07:25 Do they teach lawyers to apologize?
00:08:04 Hello?
00:08:06 -Hi.
00:08:08 You're back so soon.
00:08:11 Were you a good girl?
00:08:13 You're my little baby.
00:08:17 She's got a cough.
00:08:19 I sat in the steam with her
00:08:22 -I think l've got cough medicine.
00:08:26 Listen.
00:08:28 I didn't wanna tell you before.
00:08:30 -With your worries.
00:08:32 My daughter bought a big house
00:08:36 I'm moving in with her.
00:08:38 -When?
00:08:39 -Next week?
00:08:43 Now I can help
00:08:46 It's good for you.
00:08:47 Now with money, you can hire
00:08:51 Not the old lady next door.
00:08:53 Thanks.
00:08:59 Matthew?
00:09:00 -Katie, you back here?
00:09:03 Come on in, would ya?
00:09:09 -Hey, get in the house. No dripping.
00:09:16 Sweetie. Please don't
00:09:30 Let's fix dinner.
00:09:34 Yes, look.
00:09:41 Look at the water.
00:09:50 Goddamn it!
00:09:54 I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
00:09:58 Matthew! Katie! We're going out!
00:10:06 You go ahead and order.
00:10:08 I'm gonna have a cheeseburger
00:10:13 Mommy, can I have a cheeseburger
00:10:19 Did you get that?
00:10:22 And she will have a cup of chicken
00:10:27 -And for you?
00:10:30 You're not eating?
00:10:32 My lawyer took me out to a fancy lunch
00:10:37 How about that?
00:11:19 Yes, l'm calling about
00:11:22 I'm calling about the job ad.
00:11:24 The great personality, good voice.
00:11:27 I don't have any actual
00:11:29 I don't really have a resume,
00:11:33 I don't have any computer skills.
00:11:36 Oh. Well, I thought it was
00:11:41 Okay. Thanks anyway.
00:11:44 Okay, bye.
00:11:51 Ed Masry, please.
00:11:53 Yes, l'm holding for Ed Masry.
00:11:55 Is he ever in the office?
00:11:57 No, but l've called
00:11:59 I'd like to leave a message.
00:12:01 Brockovich, B-R-O-C-K-O-V-l-C-H.
00:12:05 I'm a client. I want him to call.
00:12:13 Okay.
00:12:29 Goddamn it!
00:12:32 -Brenda! Brenda!
00:12:35 Who put that there?
00:12:37 The files you asked for.
00:12:39 I didn't ask you to put it
00:12:43 Get a towel, will you?
00:12:48 -Hey, what's she doing here?
00:12:54 Donald.
00:12:58 What's she doing here?
00:13:00 She works here.
00:13:14 Erin.
00:13:16 How's it going?
00:13:18 You never called me back.
00:13:20 You did? I didn't know that.
00:13:24 There's two things that aggravate me:
00:13:30 -I never lied.
00:13:32 They're not. I trusted you.
00:13:34 -I'm sorry.
00:13:36 I need a paycheck.
00:13:39 When you spend 6 years raising babies,
00:13:44 Are you getting this down, honey?
00:13:48 I'm sorry about that.
00:13:50 But we have a full staff now--
00:13:52 Bullshit. If you had a full staff,
00:13:57 I'm smart and hard-working.
00:14:15 Don't make me beg.
00:14:18 If it doesn't work out, fire me.
00:14:22 Don't make me beg.
00:14:30 No benefits.
00:14:34 What we do in here is file
00:14:38 That way, at any time,
00:14:42 Where it is in the office and stuff.
00:14:45 Here's where we organize
00:14:48 -Simple enough.
00:14:51 -And here is your desk.
00:14:53 I want to show you where
00:14:56 Everybody has a code.
00:14:58 -Do I get to pick my own code?
00:15:07 Can you tell me who I talk to about
00:15:12 Just for the weekend.
00:15:14 Rosalind's the office manager.
00:15:16 She handles the payroll
00:15:19 She's gone already.
00:15:21 She leaves early on Fridays.
00:15:27 -Okay, thank you.
00:15:33 I've only got hundreds.
00:15:41 I don't want your money, Mr. Masry.
00:15:44 Where do you think
00:15:48 -Have a good weekend.
00:15:50 -See you.
00:15:54 See you Monday.
00:16:08 Hi, my sweetie. Hello.
00:16:11 How are you?
00:16:12 Matthew, Katie.
00:16:14 -Hey, Mom.
00:16:17 How are you?
00:16:19 -Thanks a lot.
00:16:56 Hey!
00:16:59 Hey!
00:17:06 Hello.
00:17:08 What are you doing
00:17:12 Introducing ourselves
00:17:16 Well, I am the neighbours. There.
00:17:19 We're introduced.
00:17:24 Wait. Hold on there.
00:17:27 My name's George.
00:17:30 Just think of me as the person
00:17:34 Don't be like that.
00:17:36 Look, we live next door.
00:17:38 I'm sorry.
00:17:41 We're living right next door.
00:17:45 -I don't need sugar.
00:17:48 Why don't I take you
00:17:51 Give me your number.
00:17:54 ...so you can't get away.
00:17:56 I'll call you up proper
00:18:00 You want my number?
00:18:01 I do. I do want your number.
00:18:05 Which number do you want, George?
00:18:09 I like the way you say that.
00:18:11 How many numbers you got?
00:18:13 I got numbers coming out
00:18:17 -Ten.
00:18:18 That's how many months old
00:18:22 -You got a little girl?
00:18:24 Sexy, huh? How about this? Six.
00:18:26 That's my other daughter.
00:18:30 Two is the times
00:18:33 $1 6 is what I have
00:18:35 850-3943, that's my phone number.
00:18:38 I'm guessing zero is the number
00:18:44 Hey, how do you remember
00:18:47 See, that impresses me.
00:18:49 You're dead wrong about that zero.
00:19:00 How long has she been crying?
00:19:04 She's got that tooth coming in.
00:19:07 Give her a cold washcloth to suck on.
00:19:11 Where's Anna?
00:19:13 She's out to lunch with the girls.
00:19:18 I have to open a file.
00:19:21 Real-estate thing, pro bono.
00:19:24 -Okay.
00:19:26 Yeah, I got it. No problem.
00:19:32 You're a girl.
00:19:35 Excuse me?
00:19:37 Why aren't you out to lunch
00:19:42 I guess l'm not the right kind.
00:19:51 Look, you may want to--
00:19:55 You may want to rethink
00:20:00 Why is that?
00:20:02 Well, I think some of the girls
00:20:07 ...because of what you wear.
00:20:11 Is that so?
00:20:13 Well, it just so happens,
00:20:18 As long as I have one ass
00:20:21 ...if that's all right with you?
00:20:31 You might wanna rethink those ties.
00:20:49 With real-estate stuff, could you
00:20:54 Why are there medical records
00:20:59 You've been here long enough.
00:21:00 If you don't know how to do your job
00:21:21 Hello?
00:21:26 Hello?
00:21:29 Matthew? Katie?
00:21:50 Matthew? Katie?
00:21:58 Matthew!
00:22:20 What happened?
00:22:21 -Hi, Mom.
00:22:24 Am l--?
00:22:26 They're here?
00:22:29 She came by an hour ago. Something
00:22:33 Something came up?
00:22:34 Why didn't she call?
00:22:36 I don't know. She, I was, she--
00:22:40 -That stupid bitch.
00:22:43 I just can't believe she dumps
00:22:47 I was home.
00:22:49 We're fine. We cooked
00:22:53 You want a hot dog? There's one.
00:22:55 -Or a cheeseburger?
00:23:00 Mom, what do you think
00:23:04 One, two, three.
00:23:10 I got all these kings.
00:23:14 King.
00:23:15 Joker.
00:23:17 You stole a joker!
00:23:20 You cheat.
00:23:21 What do you mean?
00:23:24 You cheat!
00:23:28 Time to go to bed.
00:23:30 Get ready for bed.
00:23:34 -Play tomorrow?
00:23:40 Good night, buddy.
00:23:42 What's that?
00:23:44 This is a Harley-Davidson,
00:23:47 And if I ever catch either one of you
00:23:56 Brush. And keep it down,
00:24:00 You got great kids.
00:24:02 Well, l'm sure
00:24:07 Why?
00:24:09 I'm not a good judge of character,
00:24:13 ...with that idiot, who cost a lot
00:24:18 And after I find her and kill her...
00:24:20 ...l don't know what l'm gonna do.
00:24:23 If you need help with them,
00:24:27 -I'm not leaving my kids with you.
00:24:30 -I don't even know you.
00:24:34 -Thanks for today--
00:24:37 It was my pleasure.
00:24:40 How many decks did you have?
00:24:42 We had more than enough.
00:24:45 Got so many friends
00:24:49 If you need someone to look after your
00:24:53 ...l don't have a job now.
00:24:56 Oh, that's a great recommendation:
00:25:00 By choice.
00:25:02 I work when I need to.
00:25:04 What do you do?
00:25:07 I do construction, which pays good,
00:25:12 Is that supposed to impress me?
00:25:14 Hey. Bed.
00:25:16 Your little ghosts.
00:25:20 You always this hard on people
00:25:23 I'm out of practice.
00:25:25 Well, let me remind you then.
00:25:28 The polite thing is to say thank you.
00:25:32 Then, " Hey, that's
00:25:35 I don't mind taking you up on that."
00:25:38 Why do you want to watch my kids?
00:25:40 -I like kids.
00:25:41 I like hanging out with them.
00:25:47 You're home every afternoon?
00:25:49 I'm usually working on my bike.
00:25:55 If it doesn't work out, you can always
00:26:06 This isn't gonna get you laid.
00:26:10 Get in bed.
00:26:12 Good, because I don't
00:26:15 Then we're even.
00:26:16 I'm so glad we got that
00:26:19 I feel much better.
00:26:21 I do too. Because now I can
00:26:24 ...and I don't have to worry
00:27:26 Bring the phone into the changing room.
00:27:30 Mrs. Masry, don't be such a tease.
00:27:35 Sorry, would you mind
00:27:38 Investigate what?
00:27:39 This real-estate thing
00:27:44 I wanna make sure I understand
00:27:47 -Yeah, yeah, sure.
00:27:51 Okay, great. Thanks.
00:29:03 Donna Jensen?
00:29:05 I'm Erin Brockovich,
00:29:09 Oh! You're a lawyer?
00:29:11 Hell, no. I hate lawyers.
00:29:15 Do you have a minute?
00:29:17 I don't mean to be a pain to PG&E
00:29:22 ...but if they want this place,
00:29:28 You didn't put the house up for sale.
00:29:32 Oh, yeah, yeah.
00:29:34 Oh, I don't wanna move.
00:29:37 I've got a couple of girls.
00:29:40 Honest to God, I don't know
00:29:43 You know, l've been sick.
00:29:49 The idea of selling, if they're
00:29:52 ...l don't see the point.
00:29:54 Yeah, yeah, I can see that.
00:29:59 I guess the only thing
00:30:01 Not that your medical problems
00:30:05 How come those files are in
00:30:10 There's just so much correspondence,
00:30:19 I'm sorry, I just don't see why you're
00:30:24 ...about your medical problems
00:30:27 Well, they paid
00:30:31 They did?
00:30:32 You bet. Paid for a checkup
00:30:36 Not like with insurance, where you pay
00:30:41 They just took care of it.
00:30:44 We never saw a bill.
00:30:45 Wow. Why'd they do that?
00:30:48 The chromium.
00:30:49 -The what?
00:30:52 Well, that's what
00:31:35 -What kind of chromium?
00:31:38 There's straight-up chromium,
00:31:42 There's chrom three,
00:31:45 There's chrom six,
00:31:47 ...which, depending on the amounts,
00:31:51 Harmful how? What would you get?
00:31:54 With repeated exposure
00:31:57 ...from chronic headaches to respiratory
00:32:02 ...heart failure, reproductive failure,
00:32:06 Plus, of course, any type of cancer.
00:32:08 So that stuff, it kills people.
00:32:12 Yeah, definitely.
00:32:13 Highly toxic. Highly carcinogenic.
00:32:15 It gets into your DNA, so you pass
00:32:20 Well, what's it used for?
00:32:22 A rust inhibitor.
00:32:23 The utility plants use piston engines
00:32:29 Chromium's in the water
00:32:31 How do I find out what kind
00:32:35 -Been to their water board?
00:32:38 Every county has one.
00:32:39 They keep records of anything
00:32:42 -You should find something there.
00:32:45 -Alrighty. Well, thanks.
00:32:50 I wouldn't advertise
00:32:53 Incriminating records have a way of
00:32:58 I'll remember that. Thanks.
00:33:12 This guy's too smart.
00:33:14 It's only a matter of time
00:33:17 He positions women employees
00:33:20 ... that they have no choice
00:33:31 -That's a heavy door.
00:33:34 Thank you very much. Aren't you
00:33:38 -Scott.
00:33:41 Pleased to meet you.
00:33:44 Erin. Erin. Cool.
00:33:47 What can I do for you, Erin?
00:33:50 Believe it or not, l'm on the prowl
00:33:54 You come to the right place.
00:33:56 I guess I did.
00:33:58 Just tell me what you wanna look at,
00:34:03 I wish I knew. It's for my boss.
00:34:07 ...and he wants me to find all kinds
00:34:16 You know,
00:34:20 ...if I squeezed back there
00:34:23 -Would that be all right with you?
00:34:26 -I'm gonna need you to sign in here.
00:34:35 -" Pattee," is that your middle name?
00:34:39 Oh, you're married?
00:34:41 Not anymore.
00:34:46 -Can I just...?
00:34:48 I love your pants.
00:34:49 Oh, well, yeah, thanks.
00:34:54 Well, this is it.
00:34:57 It's impressive.
00:35:00 I'll call you if I need anything.
00:35:05 -All right.
00:35:07 -Thank you.
00:36:32 Where's my stuff?
00:36:34 Where have you been?
00:36:35 Where the fuck is my stuff?
00:36:37 Don't you use language
00:36:42 Someone took my stuff.
00:36:43 -Nice to see you.
00:36:46 Toothbrush, toothpaste,
00:36:51 What's going on?
00:36:53 This isn't a job where you
00:36:57 You don't do the work,
00:36:59 All l've been doing is working.
00:37:03 You ask Mr. Masry. He fired you.
00:37:09 You said to fire me?
00:37:11 I'll call you back.
00:37:13 I left a message. I was gonna
00:37:17 That's not how we work. You don't
00:37:21 -Want me to check in every second?
00:37:25 I'm not talking to you, bitch!
00:37:27 That's enough!
00:37:28 Look, Erin, this incident aside,
00:37:33 ...place for you.
00:37:35 So l'm gonna make a few calls,
00:37:39 Don't bother.
00:37:40 I'm trying to help.
00:37:41 You're trying not to feel guilty
00:37:45 Fuck if l'm gonna help you do that.
00:37:50 Get back to work!
00:38:12 What the hell are you doing here?
00:38:15 I'm fixing the leak.
00:38:17 Damn it, I don't ask you
00:38:21 Look at this mess that you've made.
00:38:24 -I'm not done with that yet.
00:38:28 -Relax.
00:38:31 Where is it?
00:38:32 Back there.
00:38:33 Behind your foot.
00:38:35 -Going up your leg now.
00:38:37 Who fucking lives like this, George?
00:38:40 Who lets their kids run around in a
00:38:45 All you have to do
00:38:48 I can't call an exterminator.
00:38:52 I can't afford one.
00:38:58 I got fired.
00:39:00 What?
00:39:02 What do you mean, you got fired?
00:39:06 Doesn't matter.
00:39:11 Doesn't make one fucking bit
00:39:29 I don't know what happened to me.
00:39:35 I mean....
00:39:38 God, I was Miss Wichita,
00:39:44 Did I tell you that?
00:39:48 You are living next door to a real,
00:39:58 I still have my tiara.
00:40:03 And I thought it meant I was gonna
00:40:09 That it meant I was someone.
00:40:18 You're someone to me.
00:40:29 Are you gonna be something else
00:40:35 Because l'll tell you the truth...
00:40:39 ...l'm not up to it.
00:41:23 I get up in the centre of the stage...
00:41:26 ...and I have the big
00:41:29 I had my foot out like this,
00:41:32 " I will devote my entire reign
00:41:35 ...to bringing an end to world hunger.
00:41:38 And to the creation
00:41:41 ...for every man, woman and child."
00:41:44 -How long were you Miss Wichita?
00:41:48 By the time I got through
00:41:52 ...l only had a few weeks left
00:41:56 -...and world peace.
00:41:58 I don't know what I was thinking.
00:42:01 What about you, huh?
00:42:04 What about me?
00:42:12 Let me tell you something.
00:42:14 Let me get that out of your hair.
00:42:18 -Thank you.
00:42:27 You're a very special lady.
00:42:35 Don't be too nice to me, okay?
00:42:37 Why?
00:42:39 Makes me nervous.
00:42:54 It's some slim pickings here, baby.
00:43:00 Maybe that's Ed McMahon.
00:43:10 Wrong Ed.
00:43:12 What are you doing here?
00:43:13 I had an interesting call
00:43:17 -...from UCLA.
00:43:20 He wanted you to know that the " legal
00:43:25 ...is .05 parts per million...
00:43:29 ...and at the rate you mentioned,
00:43:33 ...responsible for the cancers"
00:43:38 ...the Jensens.
00:43:40 Well. Wasn't that nice of him?
00:43:43 Funny how some people help people,
00:43:47 I'm sorry. You were gone.
00:43:52 Why the hell would you assume that?
00:43:55 Maybe you look like someone
00:43:59 By that standard,
00:44:04 I'm married.
00:44:07 Look, what is this-- What's the story
00:44:15 You wanna know, you have to hire me
00:44:20 Fine.
00:44:22 Fine.
00:44:24 Donna just put in these new cabinets,
00:44:28 ...when she gets a call from PG&E,
00:44:32 ...and they wanna buy her house
00:44:36 The husband's sick with Hodgkin's.
00:44:38 She keeps getting tumours...
00:44:40 ...believing one has nothing
00:44:43 Because PG&E told her
00:44:45 They had a seminar.
00:44:47 They invited 200 people
00:44:50 ...had it at the plant...
00:44:52 ...about chromium three
00:44:55 ...when they're using chromium six.
00:44:58 That document you found
00:45:03 ...the one that says
00:45:08 You didn't happen to make a copy,
00:45:11 Of course I did.
00:45:13 Could I have a look?
00:45:15 I want a raise.
00:45:17 And benefits, including dental.
00:45:22 It's not how I do business.
00:45:24 -What way is that?
00:45:33 A 5% raise, we'll talk
00:45:36 Ten. There are lots of other places
00:45:43 1 0% raise and benefits, but that's it.
00:45:48 He's drawing the line.
00:46:00 This the only thing you got?
00:46:02 Well, the place is a pigsty.
00:46:05 I know how those things are run.
00:46:08 What makes you think
00:46:12 ...and find what we need?
00:46:16 They're called boobs, Ed.
00:46:34 Yes, l'm sure it is.
00:46:37 I understand.
00:46:40 I agree. I agree. I'm going to.
00:46:42 Right now.
00:46:51 I'm almost done. Look.
00:46:54 How are we doing?
00:46:55 We're doing great.
00:46:59 Good.
00:47:01 Well, you've got quite a lot
00:47:06 Sorry, we need to have
00:47:10 No.
00:47:14 These papers are public record.
00:47:17 ...until they're copied.
00:47:34 Fax these to this number, okay?
00:47:37 -All of them?
00:48:01 An on-site monitoring well?
00:48:03 -That means it was--
00:48:07 And you say that this stuff,
00:48:13 -Well, it's poisonous.
00:48:23 It's gotta be different than what's
00:48:28 The guys from PG&E told me.
00:48:31 They sat right in the kitchen
00:48:36 I know. But the toxicologist
00:48:41 ...he gave me a list of problems that
00:48:46 Everything you all have
00:48:49 No, no, no.
00:48:54 That's not what--
00:48:59 He said that....
00:49:02 Well, that one's got absolutely
00:49:07 But PG&E paid for that doctor.
00:49:31 Ashley!
00:49:33 Shanna!
00:49:35 -How come?
00:49:44 The minute Brenda sent that fax...
00:49:46 ...l'm saying, the second she
00:49:52 ...PG&E's claim department
00:49:56 ...scheduling a meeting.
00:49:58 So you think that--
00:50:01 You're driving me nuts.
00:50:03 You think we scared them?
00:50:05 Taking the trouble to send someone...
00:50:07 ...sounds like they're
00:50:26 Mr. Foil?
00:50:29 In the interest
00:50:32 ...PG&E is willing to offer
00:50:37 $250,000?
00:50:40 In terms of land value in Hinkley...
00:50:43 ...we feel that's a more
00:50:46 How about in terms
00:50:48 $250,000 isn't gonna come close to what
00:50:55 I understand they've had bad luck,
00:50:58 They have my sympathies.
00:51:00 But that's not PG&E's fault.
00:51:02 You're kidding, right?
00:51:05 Look at these readings.
00:51:07 PG&E's own technicians documented...
00:51:11 ...toxic levels of hexavalent chromium
00:51:15 ...on numerous occasions.
00:51:17 Everything the Jensens have had...
00:51:19 ...is proven reaction to exposure to
00:51:25 They have had....
00:51:30 Breast cysts, uterine cancer,
00:51:34 ...asthma, nosebleeds--
00:51:36 A million things could
00:51:39 Poor diet, bad genes,
00:51:43 Our offer is final
00:51:46 Wait a minute.
00:51:52 $250,000 is all
00:51:58 I'll present your offer to my clients.
00:52:01 I doubt they'll accept.
00:52:05 Before you go off on a crusade...
00:52:07 ...remember who you're dealing with.
00:52:10 PG&E's a 28 billion
00:52:14 28 billion dollars?
00:52:17 I didn't know it was that much!
00:52:19 Wow! Twenty-eight billion!
00:52:24 Holy cow!
00:52:27 They made an offer.
00:52:28 No, a million would have been
00:52:32 ...mail clerk down to jerk me off,
00:52:35 Why?
00:52:37 You heard what that kid said.
00:52:39 They have 28 billion dollars.
00:52:43 -You can't?
00:52:45 -Why are you yelling?
00:52:50 -Fuck you!
00:53:02 I really hate you sometimes.
00:53:04 No. You love me.
00:53:18 You've been reading for hours.
00:53:21 I'm a slow reader.
00:53:53 Excuse me.
00:53:55 -Are you Erin Brockovich?
00:53:58 I'm Tom Robinson.
00:54:00 This is my wife, Mandy.
00:54:02 We used to live across
00:54:05 I think you know Donna.
00:54:08 PG&E bought our house last year.
00:54:13 Well, the vet said they had
00:54:18 Well, you can see
00:54:21 How many were born like this?
00:54:24 Twelve or 1 3 or so.
00:54:28 When Donna told us what
00:54:32 ...we figured it might have
00:54:35 Yeah, it might.
00:54:37 Really, may I keep these?
00:54:39 -Yeah.
00:54:40 Thank you so much.
00:54:45 There's something else too.
00:54:48 What?
00:54:54 Mandy, here, has had...
00:54:57 ...five miscarriages.
00:55:00 I'm so sorry.
00:55:03 I figured it was something I did.
00:55:06 Like, when I smoked marijuana,
00:55:09 ...or took birth control pills...
00:55:11 ...but then Donna
00:55:14 ...this chromium might be
00:55:17 So I figured maybe...
00:55:23 ...it wasn't just me.
00:55:41 I have to take a bath.
00:55:44 You should go in.
00:55:47 They're not asleep?
00:55:52 Beth and Katie are.
00:56:11 -How was school?
00:56:14 -Did you do your homework?
00:56:19 Any problems?
00:56:32 I know you're upset,
00:56:36 ...things come up at the last minute.
00:56:40 Fine!
00:56:48 Please don't be mad at me.
00:56:51 I'm doing this for us. I know
00:56:58 ...but don't you want Mommy
00:57:07 I don't miss dinner all the time.
00:57:11 You were reading the whole time.
00:57:38 There's something about this thing
00:57:42 If PG&E messed with our water...
00:57:45 ...why would they say anything
00:57:49 Why not just keep quiet about it?
00:57:51 To establish a statute of limitations.
00:57:53 In a case like this,
00:57:56 ...from the time you learn about
00:58:00 So PG&E figures...
00:58:02 ..."We'll let the cat out of the bag.
00:58:06 If we can ride out the year
00:58:09 ...we'll be in the clear forever."
00:58:12 But they told us more than a year ago.
00:58:14 -That's okay. We're not suing.
00:58:17 All we're doing
00:58:20 ...to get you a nice purchase
00:58:23 And you two, a comparable
00:58:28 PG&E still looks good
00:58:31 They're not in a lawsuit.
00:58:33 All they're doing is buying property.
00:58:37 Doesn't say how much
00:58:41 My fee is 40% of whatever
00:58:54 Boy, do I know how you feel.
00:58:57 The first time I heard that number,
00:59:01 Forty goddamned percent?
00:59:03 I'm the one that's injured, and
00:59:07 ...and he wants
00:59:10 -Erin, can l--?
00:59:12 ...l asked him...
00:59:14 ...what he makes
00:59:19 Then I don't get anything either.
00:59:21 Plus, he's out all the costs.
00:59:24 So I realized...
00:59:26 ...he's taking a chance too.
00:59:37 You got a pen, honey?
00:59:44 All right, then.
00:59:48 Oh, I made a bundt cake.
00:59:51 Who would like coffee and cake?
00:59:53 -I do.
00:59:57 Have a fucking cup of coffee, Ed.
01:00:00 Coffee will be great. Thank you.
01:00:02 -All right.
01:00:09 My wife makes really good bundt cake.
01:00:12 I love bundt cake.
01:00:17 Well, it seems like everybody in
01:00:22 It seemed like no matter what
01:00:26 Over what kind of period of time?
01:00:29 Oh, long time, you know, years.
01:00:33 Kids are sick.
01:00:36 Just couldn't get rid of it.
01:00:39 Well, Mrs. De Soto said...
01:00:42 ...that she wasn't
01:00:45 We know what it is.
01:00:46 -It's gastrointestinal--
01:00:50 -She got sick about nine months ago--
01:00:53 And they operated on her
01:00:56 -The intestine.
01:01:08 -Hi. I'm Erin Brock--
01:01:12 Donna called me.
01:01:15 Can I come in?
01:01:16 We're not interested
01:01:21 Can I ask why?
01:01:24 What's the point?
01:01:28 Donna told me that you've been sick
01:01:31 You people don't give a shit.
01:01:34 Anything to get what you want.
01:01:45 Thanks for having me--
01:01:47 It's a good day to come by.
01:01:50 Well, Mike Ambrosino had remembered...
01:01:52 ...that he had seen
01:01:55 That's what brought me out here.
01:01:59 Yeah, we've been there
01:02:03 And you! Wooftie!
01:02:06 Ain't you a beauty?
01:02:07 You drive all the boys
01:02:10 I can see it in your eyes.
01:02:13 You do, don't you?
01:02:15 Torture them.
01:02:17 It's good for them.
01:02:20 Don't teach her anything too early.
01:02:23 Yeah, she can't wait
01:02:26 She wants to go to school.
01:02:28 We're trying to do that,
01:02:31 Yeah, get her out
01:02:37 She's gonna do it.
01:02:56 Absolutely not.
01:02:58 -Why not?
01:03:00 The reason PG&E even talks to us...
01:03:03 ...is because this is a quiet
01:03:06 We add plaintiffs, we're in
01:03:09 ...with a statute problem,
01:03:13 No, thank you.
01:03:14 Okay, so here's what l'll do.
01:03:15 I'll go to the Daniels',
01:03:19 ...who watch their girl fight
01:03:23 I'll tell them...
01:03:24 ...we can't help them, because you
01:03:28 Work hard?
01:03:30 Let me tell you something.
01:03:32 I've worked all my life.
01:03:34 I've built a firm and kept it alive
01:03:38 I've survived
01:03:41 ...being born with one
01:03:44 I personally managed
01:03:47 ...over 30 years, getting
01:03:50 Don't tell me I don't work hard!
01:03:52 Don't tell me I can't stop,
01:03:56 What the hell do you know
01:03:59 Something like this, Erin,
01:04:02 They're a huge corporation!
01:04:04 They'll bury us
01:04:07 I'm just a guy with
01:04:10 Who knows they poisoned
01:04:14 We can get these people.
01:04:16 With a little effort, I think we
01:04:20 With your legal expertise,
01:04:22 -Don't you ever just know?
01:04:25 They settle due to lack of money.
01:04:27 You know what toxicologists
01:04:31 We're looking at $1 00,000 a month.
01:04:33 -I've already spent some of my savings.
01:04:36 I don't know shit, but I know the
01:04:40 -Lovers' quarrel?
01:04:48 I feel you looking at me.
01:04:53 I'm sorry.
01:04:57 How many families are we talking about?
01:05:00 Four more. Eleven people so far.
01:05:03 There's more?
01:05:04 I found a document at the water board,
01:05:10 More people have lived
01:05:13 This is a whole different ball game.
01:05:18 Kind of like David
01:05:22 Kind of like David and what's-
01:05:28 Here's the deal.
01:05:30 If, and only if, you find all the
01:05:35 You're doing the right thing.
01:05:37 Remind me of that when
01:05:43 Of course, gathering
01:05:47 Hell of a lot bigger than just filing.
01:05:50 I'll be working a lot harder...
01:05:52 ...taking on a lot
01:05:55 -I don't believe this.
01:05:57 I'll spend more time in my car...
01:05:59 ...so l'll probably be needing
01:06:03 -I don't believe this.
01:07:15 Thank you!
01:07:24 Whoever is behind you.
01:07:27 Just play.
01:07:28 Go, roll the dice and play.
01:07:34 Come on, aren't you gonna play?
01:07:36 Roll the dice.
01:07:39 Come on.
01:07:44 Hello.
01:07:45 Is this the Erin Brockovich that's
01:07:50 Yeah. Who's this?
01:07:51 You should watch your step.
01:07:53 A young lady with three young
01:07:57 Who is this?
01:07:59 Do you understand what l'm saying?
01:08:08 Who is it?
01:08:11 It's okay.
01:08:14 I'm not gonna quit because of
01:08:19 Come on, Erin.
01:08:21 A job shouldn't put you in danger.
01:08:23 I'm not in danger.
01:08:25 -The phone might be tapped but--
01:08:27 That's usual. We've got a dead
01:08:31 You don't think you're
01:08:35 That's what those PG&E
01:08:38 But they're wrong.
01:08:40 Erin, there are plenty
01:08:42 How would you know?
01:08:54 What that's supposed to mean?
01:08:56 You got a problem with me caring
01:08:59 I can get a job.
01:09:01 You can leave the kids with
01:09:04 I said l'm sorry.
01:09:06 I know what these kids can
01:09:24 Scott, tell me something.
01:09:26 Does PG&E pay you
01:09:29 Or do you just do it out
01:09:32 I don't know what
01:09:35 Nobody calls me Pattee.
01:09:37 That sicko that called could've
01:09:42 People are dying, Scott.
01:09:44 You've got document after document...
01:09:46 ...that says why, and you
01:09:52 I wanna know how the hell
01:10:15 I'm about to drive off the road,
01:10:20 What do you want, a joke?
01:10:23 No, I don't want a joke.
01:10:26 Tell me about what went on back there.
01:10:30 Come to think of it,
01:10:35 Beth started talking.
01:10:41 What?
01:10:43 Beth? My Beth?
01:10:46 We were sitting around...
01:10:48 ...and she pointed
01:10:51 " Ball."
01:10:54 Out of the blue like that.
01:10:58 It was pretty intense.
01:11:00 You know, seeing
01:11:02 Of all the words in her life,
01:11:10 She pointed her little finger...
01:11:13 ... with her beautiful, soft,
01:11:17 ...and her cheeks.
01:11:18 It's like she'd been
01:11:21 ...and couldn't get it out,
01:11:24 She didn't look away or anything.
01:11:27 She was just sitting
01:11:30 You should've seen
01:11:33 Ourjaws just dropped.
01:11:34 We must've stood there for three or
01:11:39 She just had her arm out
01:11:42 And, you know, her little
01:11:47 It was great.
01:11:48 It was intense.
01:11:58 I brought some stuff that
01:12:01 My name's Erin, and
01:12:04 Let's go over to these
01:12:06 -How are you?
01:12:08 I brought some information today,
01:12:12 If you have any
01:12:15 Hi. Excuse me, ladies, l'm Ed Masry.
01:12:18 I'm the lawyer involved in the case.
01:12:22 If you have questions,
01:12:24 -Sounds good. Thank you.
01:12:28 Is your phone number in this?
01:12:30 There's more important
01:12:35 I'm bored.
01:12:36 So are the kids.
01:12:39 I'm a little busy, honey.
01:12:41 We invited these people.
01:12:43 I'm sorry. You know what?
01:12:45 Please, I have an idea.
01:12:48 Can you take her?
01:12:49 She's getting heavy, and l'll
01:13:03 Got a knee for me?
01:13:06 -Hello.
01:13:09 -Guess what?
01:13:10 I would like to go home.
01:13:12 Everything's done?
01:13:14 We got a lot done.
01:13:15 Did you? I think
01:13:18 Piggyback!
01:13:19 Let's go, brother. Get on.
01:13:21 Careful.
01:13:23 Here, get on me, now.
01:13:24 Erin, excuse me.
01:13:26 This is Nelson Perez, he works
01:13:30 -Hi, nice to meet you.
01:13:32 Oh, hi.
01:13:36 -I've come at a bad time.
01:13:38 -Can you just give me one--?
01:13:41 Thank you.
01:13:46 You know what?
01:13:47 Why don't you guys go ahead without
01:13:51 -No, Mom.
01:13:54 I'll be right behind you, all right?
01:13:57 -I really-- This is so--
01:14:05 Get down, bud.
01:14:11 Hang on tight there.
01:14:12 Help your sister
01:14:32 This is so helpful.
01:14:35 I have so many questions.
01:14:37 I wanna know about how the plant works
01:14:40 I wanna know about how the plant works
01:14:42 They use the hexachrome here, in these
01:14:47 Then they dump the excess
01:14:50 I don't remember seeing
01:14:53 They've been covered over,
01:14:57 If you dig one inch
01:14:59 ...dirt's as green
01:15:02 And that's what
01:15:04 It didn't help, but no.
01:15:09 According to...
01:15:12 ...this...
01:15:14 ...in most cases you would
01:15:17 ...so the shit didn't seep
01:15:20 -But guess what?
01:15:24 Here are the ponds,
01:15:27 ...and Hinkley is down here...
01:15:29 ...it's 1 4 years of hexachrome
01:15:34 Jesus.
01:15:36 This guy just offered
01:15:39 Well, yeah. Nelson cares
01:15:42 He used to spend time wading
01:15:46 Shit.
01:15:55 What's the matter?
01:15:58 I don't know if we can pull this off.
01:16:02 This is a monster case.
01:16:06 We've taken 1 62 declarations.
01:16:11 Probably hundreds more
01:16:15 We have to find them,
01:16:17 Money's going out,
01:16:19 I have to take a second mortgage.
01:16:22 -So?
01:16:27 I have to tell you.
01:16:29 I've been making inquiries
01:16:33 ...bigger firms to share
01:16:37 They all said no,
01:16:42 We got PG&E by the balls.
01:16:44 PG&E Hinkley, but nobody'll get rich
01:16:48 -...in San Francisco.
01:16:50 PG&E Corporate claims they
01:16:54 They knew. They had to know.
01:16:56 Show me the document to prove it.
01:17:01 Then they didn't know. If so, we
01:17:05 With punitive damages,
01:17:09 ...have some effect
01:17:14 So what do we do now?
01:17:20 Let's assume there are documents
01:17:25 ...and they know about them.
01:17:27 We take our 400 or so plaintiffs
01:17:32 ...we file a lawsuit
01:17:34 See if they offer a reasonable
01:17:39 Sounds great. Let's do that.
01:17:41 There's a downside.
01:17:43 PG&E will submit a demurrer.
01:17:46 A list attacking each complaint...
01:17:48 ...claiming that each cause
01:17:51 And if the judge agrees with them...
01:17:54 ...he'll dismiss our case.
01:17:58 Then it's all over.
01:18:06 So basically it all comes down to...
01:18:08 ...what this one judge decides.
01:18:13 Basically, yeah.
01:18:15 Jesus.
01:19:01 Well, l'd got so used
01:19:06 Guess I just didn't expect it.
01:19:10 I sure wish I would've had longer
01:19:17 You think if you got no uterus...
01:19:19 ...and no breasts...
01:19:23 ...you're still technically a woman?
01:19:27 Sure you are.
01:19:30 Yeah, you just--
01:19:32 You're actually a happier woman.
01:19:34 No need to worry
01:19:45 We're gonna get them, aren't we?
01:19:47 You gotta promise me
01:20:06 I have before me
01:20:13 ... of Hinkley, California, who
01:20:17 For damages, medical expenses
01:20:20 ...due to contamination of the ground
01:20:26 And I have here 84 motions
01:20:29 ...submitted by representatives
01:20:33 Each one attacking
01:20:37 I have reviewed all of
01:20:41 I'm ready to give my decision.
01:20:43 Before I do, is there
01:20:48 -No, Your Honour.
01:20:51 Very well.
01:20:53 In the matter of the plaintiffs
01:20:58 ...it is the order of this court that
01:21:02 ...and demurrers are denied.
01:21:05 And the causes of action against
01:21:11 On a more personal note...
01:21:13 ...as a resident here in Barstow,
01:21:17 ...l am disturbed by reference...
01:21:20 ...to evidence that suggests that not
01:21:25 ...but that your clients
01:21:30 ...pamphlets telling them
01:21:34 Tell your clients
01:21:48 Jesus. They look
01:21:52 Intimidation.
01:21:55 Let the games begin.
01:21:58 Show them into the conference room.
01:22:02 Donald, Anna...
01:22:05 ...l wanna talk to you for a minute.
01:22:12 Counsellors.
01:22:14 Counsellors.
01:22:22 Let's be honest.
01:22:24 $20,000,000 is more than
01:22:28 Now that pisses me off.
01:22:31 First of all, since the demurrer,
01:22:35 Let's be honest, we know there's more.
01:22:38 They may not be sophisticated,
01:22:41 ...and $20,000,000
01:22:44 Second of all...
01:22:46 ...they don't dream of being rich.
01:22:48 They dream about
01:22:51 ...without worrying that
01:22:55 Like Rosa Diaz, our client.
01:22:57 Or have their spine deteriorate, like
01:23:01 So before you come back here
01:23:05 ...l want you to think real
01:23:10 Or what you expect someone
01:23:14 Then take out your calculator
01:23:18 Anything less than that
01:23:23 We had that water brought
01:23:27 Came from Hinkley.
01:23:45 I think this meeting's over.
01:23:47 Damn right it is.
01:24:26 What the fuck? Did a bomb blow up?
01:24:41 What's that?
01:24:52 I saw them in a mall one day.
01:24:55 I said, " Damn...
01:24:58 ...they'll look good on
01:25:02 I bought them and I said, "When Erin
01:25:09 You know how long ago that was?
01:25:14 Six months ago.
01:25:17 -I'm sorry, l've just--
01:25:25 Either you gotta find
01:25:30 I mean....
01:25:33 There may be many men out there
01:25:37 ...and getting nothing.
01:25:42 I can't leave my job, George.
01:25:44 Yes, you can.
01:25:47 People do it all the time.
01:25:50 How can you ask me to do that?
01:25:53 This job....
01:25:57 For the first time in my
01:26:01 Up in Hinkley...
01:26:03 ...l walk into a room, everybody shuts
01:26:07 I never had that before, ever.
01:26:11 Please, don't ask me to give it up.
01:26:14 What about your kids?
01:26:16 I'm doing more for them now
01:26:20 One day they'll see it.
01:26:22 -Well, what about me?
01:26:29 You think the men
01:26:32 ...asked me what I
01:26:35 All l've ever done
01:26:39 ...what men decide they need.
01:26:41 Well, not now.
01:26:45 Well....
01:26:47 Erin, l'm not them. So....
01:26:49 What more can I do
01:26:53 Stay.
01:27:10 What for?
01:27:15 I mean, you got a raise.
01:27:16 You can afford daycare.
01:28:04 Hi.
01:28:21 We can get them, Pamela.
01:28:24 We can.
01:28:25 I don't wanna feel it all over again...
01:28:28 ...and then not have it come out right.
01:28:33 I don't know if I could handle that.
01:28:36 Put the kids through that.
01:28:39 The thing is, it doesn't matter
01:28:43 You were lied to. You're sick and your
01:28:51 You all have to come together...
01:28:54 ...to stand up in
01:29:03 I'd bring the kids
01:29:05 ...with towels soaked
01:29:13 They called County Services because
01:29:22 Am I gonna get the best
01:29:26 No.
01:29:27 What's with the attitude?
01:29:33 Hello. Am I alone in the car? Yes?
01:29:35 -I don't understand why--
01:29:39 -The other moms gave permission.
01:29:42 -So when can I get a friggin' answer?
01:29:47 Randy's mom said yes.
01:29:48 Goddamn it, Randy's mom doesn't
01:29:52 Figuring out who
01:29:55 ...is probably easier at
01:30:03 I'll be as quick as I can.
01:30:07 -Matthew.
01:30:10 -Can I come with you?
01:30:50 Thank you. I'm only
01:30:52 -I will.
01:30:54 We have a lot of work to do together.
01:30:57 Thanks for coming.
01:31:00 Meet our new partner, Kurt Potter.
01:31:03 I see what you mean
01:31:06 Erin, it's great to meet you.
01:31:10 -I'll be seeing you.
01:31:25 What?
01:31:26 Our new partner?
01:31:28 When was I gonna hear about this?
01:31:31 Just listen. Did I ever tell
01:31:35 What the fuck are you talking about?
01:31:37 A few years back, I was
01:31:40 ...and I got my ass kicked by this
01:31:44 He's the toughest
01:31:47 Make a point!
01:31:48 It was Kurt Potter.
01:31:51 After the judge's decision, I asked
01:31:56 He wouldn't hesitate now, we did
01:32:01 Will you listen to me?
01:32:04 You wanna win this?
01:32:06 It covers all our expenses to date...
01:32:09 ...and he's got more toxic
01:32:12 This is good news!
01:32:18 I got Pamela Duncan.
01:32:32 I'll open, Mommy.
01:32:35 You wanna open the can for
01:32:39 You turn it?
01:32:42 -Hi, George.
01:33:12 Erin Brockovich?
01:33:13 Package from Masry and Vititoe.
01:33:27 -Thank you.
01:33:32 -What's in here?
01:33:34 There's no baby in here.
01:33:37 -What is it?
01:33:39 It's a dolly? lt's--
01:33:54 Lookit.
01:33:59 " Lookit" is right.
01:34:08 Do you see that?
01:34:14 -I want that.
01:34:16 It's our lucky day.
01:34:18 Matthew, Katie!
01:34:31 PG&E has requested that we
01:34:35 What's that?
01:34:38 That's where we try the case
01:34:41 It's called a test trial.
01:34:43 The judge's decision
01:34:47 -How many plaintiffs do you have?
01:34:51 They'll never try
01:34:54 So we need to get them together
01:34:58 Worst cases, the most life-threatened,
01:35:03 Each one gets a go before
01:35:07 PG&E proposes that they're liable...
01:35:09 ...anywhere between
01:35:14 So wait a minute. Let
01:35:17 If we went to trial...
01:35:18 ...PG&E could stretch this over
01:35:23 -Those people would--
01:35:26 That's what we told them, you
01:35:33 Kurt thinks it's the best way to go.
01:35:44 Look, I promise you that we'll
01:35:49 We'll make sure they see...
01:35:51 ...that this is the only way
01:35:56 But we have a lot of work to do...
01:35:58 ...before we even broach that subject.
01:36:03 I'll take Erin down the hall...
01:36:05 ...so we can start on this stuff,
01:36:10 -Those are my files.
01:36:14 Listen, good work.
01:36:17 We'll just spend some time
01:36:21 Excuse me-- Theresa, is it?
01:36:26 There are things we need
01:36:30 Don't talk to me like l'm an idiot.
01:36:32 I spent 1 8 months on this case...
01:36:35 ...and I know more about
01:36:40 You don't even have phone numbers.
01:36:42 Whose number do you need?
01:36:44 Everyone's. We need to be
01:36:47 I said whose number do you need?
01:36:51 You don't know 600 numbers by heart.
01:37:08 Annabelle Daniels.
01:37:10 Annabelle Daniels. 71 4-454-9346.
01:37:14 Ten years old. Lived
01:37:17 Wanted to be a synchronized swimmer,
01:37:22 They detected a tumour in her brain.
01:37:24 An operation shrunk it,
01:37:28 Her parents are Ted and Rita.
01:37:29 Ted's got Crohn's disease. Rita has
01:37:35 Ted grew up in Hinkley. His
01:37:39 ...Robbie Jr., Martha, Ed, Rose
01:37:43 Their number is 454-9554.
01:37:46 You want their diseases?
01:37:53 I think we got off on the wrong foot.
01:37:55 That's all you got, lady, two
01:38:06 -She insulted me.
01:38:09 Instead of being polite and
01:38:12 Why should I respect her?
01:38:14 Just because she's not supporting kids
01:38:19 Just because she
01:38:22 ...doesn't mean she didn't
01:38:25 Excuse me for not going to law school.
01:38:28 Law school? At this point,
01:38:40 Mr. Linwood!
01:38:49 Bob?
01:38:55 6086 Ridge Road...
01:39:00 ...Hinkley, California. 71 4...
01:39:05 ...455....
01:39:08 Okay, now, if you
01:39:11 ...all of the elements
01:39:18 Specific details...
01:39:19 ...when the symptoms began,
01:39:26 If you could reserve sentimental
01:39:30 ...because they won't
01:39:32 I just need facts, dates, time.
01:39:37 I know Theresa isn't real
01:39:40 She asks the same questions
01:39:44 I don't want her coming to the
01:39:49 Okay, if you don't like
01:39:52 You know how important
01:39:55 Ed and I are still here for you.
01:39:57 I called Ed two days ago, Erin.
01:40:02 Now, I hate to say this, but...
01:40:04 ...everyone's upset
01:40:08 What?
01:40:09 Pamela has written a letter...
01:40:12 ...telling everybody
01:40:14 That we've been lied to.
01:40:16 -Is it true?
01:40:19 Did you?
01:40:21 I'm telling you the truth, and
01:40:25 Don't lie to us.
01:40:27 I will take care of this.
01:40:28 -Now, we're trusting you here, so....
01:40:32 I'll talk to you soon, okay?
01:40:37 I'm not saying
01:40:40 Otherwise, they wouldn't have dropped
01:40:44 What I am saying is, we
01:40:47 ...that ties San Francisco to Hinkley.
01:40:49 Something that
01:40:53 ...PG&E Corporate knew the water was
01:40:59 -Erin, I thought you took a sick day.
01:41:10 -What's going on in there?
01:41:13 -Are you sure?
01:41:17 We can find it, or
01:41:21 Can I take a brief
01:41:25 I'll be right back.
01:41:36 -You told me you weren't feeling great.
01:41:39 If I was on my deathbed, if it
01:41:49 How could you take this away from me?
01:41:50 -Nobody's taking anything.
01:41:54 Dictating to some goddamned clerk
01:41:59 They screwed up, Erin!
01:42:01 They screwed up and they admit it.
01:42:04 The arbitration proposal...
01:42:06 ...could've been written in Sanskrit,
01:42:10 I know. I spoke to Ted. Pamela Duncan
01:42:15 Pamela made everybody
01:42:18 She called us thieves.
01:42:19 -The whole thing's falling apart.
01:42:22 Because before we go to arbitration,
01:42:26 -How many?
01:42:29 PG&E is demanding 90.
01:42:33 Do you understand? This is serious.
01:42:35 And, what, Ed? I'm not serious?
01:42:38 You're emotional, you're erratic.
01:42:40 You say anything, you make
01:42:43 Not personal?
01:42:45 That is my work!
01:42:47 My sweat! My time away from my kids!
01:42:49 If that's not personal,
01:42:59 Hey, come on.
01:43:00 Come on.
01:43:03 Go home. Get well.
01:43:05 Because you're no good to me sick.
01:43:08 I need you, all right?
01:43:11 This case needs you.
01:43:16 Did you tell them that?
01:43:43 Binding arbitration isn't
01:43:46 It's overseen by a judge. Evidence
01:43:51 And then a jury decides?
01:43:53 Sorry, I forgot to mention that
01:43:58 No jury and no appeal.
01:44:02 What option do we have if
01:44:05 None. The judge's decision is final.
01:44:07 Not a good answer.
01:44:08 No, but we don't
01:44:12 As I already told you...
01:44:14 ...it's definitely between
01:44:18 Well, which?
01:44:20 I wouldn't like to speculate.
01:44:24 -Well, how does it get divided?
01:44:30 My medical bills started two years ago,
01:44:35 My daughter was in and out
01:44:38 It shouldn't matter when it started.
01:44:43 People, listen, please!
01:44:45 The point we have to address
01:44:50 ...that binding arbitration
01:44:53 ...that could go on for
01:44:57 Maybe some of us
01:45:04 Everyone has to agree,
01:45:08 Those of you about to leave, I'd like
01:45:13 That's the year of
01:45:16 They're still
01:45:19 Think about where
01:45:29 Now, look, everyone.
01:45:33 Absolutely! But I do not
01:45:38 This is the best shot
01:45:43 You and I both know...
01:45:46 ...there are people in this
01:45:51 To take that chance.
01:45:54 Are you gonna make them wait?
01:46:02 So how many altogether?
01:46:06 We got just about everybody that came
01:46:11 Oh, shit.
01:46:15 We'll have to go door-to-door.
01:46:19 I gotta go pick up my kids.
01:46:26 -You need a hand with that?
01:46:34 You did good.
01:46:37 We'll see.
01:47:13 Thanks for coming.
01:47:20 Don't take them anywhere on your
01:47:25 I got money.
01:47:27 So how long is this gonna take?
01:47:32 I don't know. A few days.
01:47:35 Got your own room.
01:47:50 I am really sorry, George.
01:47:54 Have the kids eaten?
01:47:59 No.
01:49:07 Wanna get some pancakes?
01:49:10 Everybody up today.
01:49:14 All right.
01:49:16 Come on, baby.
01:49:17 -What time is it?
01:49:20 We're taking your
01:49:24 -No, I need my car.
01:49:29 Get some sleep.
01:49:31 Matt, buddy.
01:49:35 I'll be there in a minute.
01:49:39 Let's go get some
01:49:52 Don't play with that.
01:49:53 It took me so long to get organized.
01:49:57 This girl's the same age as me.
01:50:05 Is she sick?
01:50:10 She is, but that's
01:50:13 We'll make her feel better.
01:50:16 Why can't her own mama help her?
01:50:21 Because she's real sick too.
01:50:37 I'll bring you back some breakfast.
01:50:40 You want eggs?
01:50:44 Eggs would be great.
01:50:55 Eggs would be perfect.
01:52:07 -Hey, Matt.
01:52:13 -You been at this all day?
01:52:16 -You want some coffee?
01:52:18 -I'll make a fresh pot.
01:52:48 Don't I know you?
01:52:50 I don't think so.
01:52:51 Sure, you were at the barbecue
01:52:54 And at the town meeting.
01:52:57 I was watching you.
01:53:00 I had my eye on you.
01:53:05 Nice.
01:53:06 You were talking to everybody
01:53:11 When I saw you, I said to myself,
01:53:17 I really like that girl."
01:53:21 -Matt, can I get that coffee to go?
01:53:27 I feel like I can talk to you too.
01:53:31 Like you're the type of person
01:53:36 -Here you go.
01:53:38 What do I owe you?
01:53:39 -There's no charge.
01:53:42 Well, nice talking to you.
01:53:45 Would it be important if, when I worked
01:53:56 Maybe.
01:53:59 What's your name?
01:54:01 Charles Embry.
01:54:03 Charles. Erin.
01:54:05 Nice to meet you.
01:54:09 Can you excuse me for a quick--
01:54:28 Oh, come on.
01:54:31 Oh, you fucking piece of crap
01:54:35 Fuck!
01:54:54 Ed. Ed, oh, my God.
01:54:56 This guy said he destroyed records.
01:54:59 Slow down.
01:55:00 I'm trying to relax.
01:55:03 -Who?
01:55:05 I thought he was trying to kill me
01:55:08 ...but why would he use that,
01:55:15 Shit. Go back and see if he'll
01:55:19 A declaration.
01:55:20 But be careful.
01:55:23 And stay calm. Stay calm.
01:55:26 If it weren't for you,
01:55:29 You're good at talking people
01:55:32 Don't pepper him with questions.
01:55:37 People wanna tell their story.
01:55:41 ... do all the talking. All right?
01:55:48 Oh, sorry.
01:55:55 Would you like another beer, or....
01:56:05 My cousin passed away yesterday.
01:56:11 He had kidney tumours...
01:56:13 ...no colon, his intestines
01:56:17 Forty-one years old.
01:56:20 I remember seeing him
01:56:23 He'd be cleaning
01:56:26 What do you call them?
01:56:28 -A mask?
01:56:32 And it'd be soaked in red
01:56:49 I was working in the compressor.
01:56:51 The supervisor calls me
01:56:55 "We'll give you a shredder...
01:56:57 ...and send you to the warehouse
01:57:03 He say why?
01:57:06 Nope. And I didn't ask.
01:57:13 Did you look at the stuff
01:57:15 It was a lot of dull
01:57:20 Then there were memos about
01:57:24 And readings from the test wells,
01:57:32 You were told to destroy those?
01:57:35 That's right.
01:57:39 Course, as it turns out...
01:57:41 ...l wasn't a very good employee.
01:58:00 -Good morning!
01:58:02 Ed. Erin, what's this?
01:58:05 -May l?
01:58:08 Well, you know what, Mr. Potter?
01:58:11 We completely forgot
01:58:14 Seeing as how you've been so good
01:58:18 So Ed and I have been putting together
01:58:22 Six-hundred and thirty-four.
01:58:25 They're signed, every one.
01:58:27 Holy shit.
01:58:29 Now, don't go
01:58:32 We have something for you.
01:58:34 Internal PG&E documents,
01:58:38 The one I like best says...
01:58:39 ...l'm paraphrasing here, but it says,
01:58:44 ...but it's best if this wasn't
01:58:47 It's to Hinkley
01:58:50 Stamp received March 1 966.
01:58:57 How did you do this?
01:59:00 Seeing as how I have no
01:59:04 ...and Ed was losing all faith.
01:59:06 Completely. No faith.
01:59:08 I went out there and performed sexual
01:59:19 I'm really quite tired.
01:59:22 Oh, thank you.
01:59:50 Why did you want me to come?
01:59:53 I wanna show you
02:00:24 -How are you feeling today?
02:00:26 -It's a good day.
02:00:29 Well, come on in.
02:00:32 What a nice surprise this is.
02:00:37 Donna.
02:00:41 I wanted to come out here
02:00:46 ...because the judge
02:00:56 For the whole group, or for us?
02:01:01 Both.
02:01:04 He's gonna make them pay 333 million.
02:01:13 -And....
02:01:17 He's gonna make them give
02:01:23 Five million dollars?
02:01:24 Five million dollars.
02:01:30 I don't even know
02:01:33 Well, it's enough. It's enough
02:01:38 ...or what your girls need, or your
02:01:43 Oh, Erin. Oh, God.
02:01:49 Thank you so much.
02:01:55 It's okay.
02:02:01 I don't know what I'd have done
02:02:05 It's a good day.
02:02:08 This is too much.
02:02:21 Masry and Vititoe, can l--?
02:02:28 Delivery for Ed Masry.
02:02:30 Last office down the corridor,
02:02:33 Thank you.
02:02:35 Masry and Vititoe--
02:02:37 Damn it!
02:02:38 Does anyone know anything
02:02:46 Everybody loves the desk...
02:02:49 ...you picked out for me.
02:02:52 Guess who's on the cover
02:02:56 Talk to you later, baby. Bye.
02:03:03 -Thank you.
02:03:20 I'd rather walk her through this
02:03:23 ...visual aids, documents and stuff.
02:03:26 Tell her I won't take up
02:03:34 It's a little more complicated
02:03:40 Say I'm not a lawyer.
02:03:43 Great.
02:03:44 Why don't you give me the address now?
02:03:52 All right. Thanks so much. Bye.
02:03:56 What's up?
02:03:58 I have your bonus check.
02:04:04 I want you to be prepared.
02:04:09 The figure's not exactly
02:04:15 Why not?
02:04:17 Because, after careful consideration,
02:04:22 ...that figure was not appropriate.
02:04:27 Although you may not agree...
02:04:29 ...you have to trust my--
02:04:32 Trust? You want me to trust you?
02:04:34 Don't use big words
02:04:38 -It's a complicated issue--
02:04:41 You should reward me accordingly.
02:04:44 All you lawyers do is complicate
02:04:49 Do you know why people think
02:04:52 Because they are. I can't believe
02:04:56 ...when I'm up to my ass
02:04:58 ...which looks to be
02:05:01 You expect me to leave my kids
02:05:06 ...get these people to trust you,
02:05:10 I want you to know,
02:05:13 It is about the way
02:05:16 No matter what I do, you're not--
02:05:24 As I was saying...
02:05:26 ...l decided that the figure
02:05:31 ...was inappropriate.
02:05:34 So I increased it.
02:05:46 Do they teach beauty queens
02:05:50 Because you suck at it.