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An Appalachian doctor pursues her late father’s dream of relocating a toxic town.
When her father dies suddenly, Dr. Ayne Amjad takes up his mission to help a small West Virginia town exposed to cancer-causing chemicals. Driven by his call to “help others” at all costs, Ayne launches an audacious plan to relocate the community. But as pressure mounts and new information comes to light, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to aid the town’s fight for justice.
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Trailer
Preview: 7/15/2025 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
When her father dies suddenly, Dr. Ayne Amjad takes up his mission to help a small West Virginia town exposed to cancer-causing chemicals. Driven by his call to “help others” at all costs, Ayne launches an audacious plan to relocate the community. But as pressure mounts and new information comes to light, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to aid the town’s fight for justice.
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- [Advocates] Justice on mandate relocation now.
- I purchased 97 acres in Odd, West Virginia.
If people wanted to move, it could be an option.
- [Butter Thomas] There's probably places all over the country like this, but we've been fighting this for over 40 years.
- [Dr. Ayne Amjad] If you want out, you gotta fight for it.
(gentle music)
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