Texas Gold

Carolyn M. Scott’s inspiring short documentary tells the story of Diane Wilson, a Texas mother of five who became a dedicated muckraker after she learned that major chemical companies were illegally spilling millions of pounds of toxic wastes in her home county. Armed with a soft drawl, a creative imagination and spunky determination, Wilson takes on reckless and irresponsible corporations in a courageous and creative crusade. Named Best Documentary at the New York City Short Film Festival. Peter Coyote narrates.