Carey Gillam, the top journalist reporting on the glyphosate court cases, announced today that the story told in her book The Monsanto Papers will now be made in to a major picture. Get the details here.
In her post on Substack, Gillam says the the victim, Lee Johnson, lies dying in his family's new home in Napa.
One of my favorite directors, Adam McKay, is also involved and was quoted in Variety as saying:
“These days stories about the “little guy” taking on huge institutions seem few and far between. Both in real life and on the big screen. So, when a story as riveting and inspiring as this one shows up on our desks we get excited. Why? Because people love and need these movies. They always have and always will,” said McKay, listing “Erin Brockovich,” “Silkwood,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Spotlight,” “12 Angry Men,” “Moneyball” and “Norma Rae” as prime examples.
“I legitimately think I can list 200 wildly successful and beloved films about real people standing up against overwhelming odds with only fairness and truth on their side. So, let’s make number 201.”
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