A Civil Action

"A Civil Action" (1998) follows the true story of a lawyer, Jan Schlichtmann, who takes on a legal case against two companies accused of polluting a town's water supply and causing the deaths of several children from leukemia. As Jan delves deeper into the case, he faces challenges in the form of powerful corporate defense lawyers, financial pressures, and ethical dilemmas. The movie explores themes of justice, corporate accountability, and the complexities of the legal system. Main characters include Jan Schlichtmann (portrayed by John Travolta) and his legal team, as well as the affected families seeking justice.