'A Civil Action' spurs lots of Web action.

From: The Boston Herald | Date: January 1, 1999| Author: Brown, Joel | Copyright information

Touring the Web sites tied to the new movie "A Civil Action" is like a survey course in modern media relations.

The John Travolta movie, opening in most areas on Jan. 8, tells the story of a grueling court battle that pitted Woburn residents against the two giant companies they believed responsible for polluted drinking water and increased cancer rates. It's based on Jonathan Harr's bestseller and has inspired plenty of press in recent weeks, as well as documentaries on ...

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