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'Flint' is a 2017 television drama film based on the Flint water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Directed by Bruce Beresford, it premiered on Lifetime on October 28, 2017. The film stars Queen Latifah, Betsy Brandt, Jill Scott, and Marin Ireland. The film or its cast have been nominated for three s, a Critics' Choice Television Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.

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In January 2017, the singer and actress Cher announced plans to produce and star in a film about a fictional Flint woman dealing with the water crisis and how it affects her family.[https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/cher-lifetime-flint-water-crisis-movie-1201953775/ "Cher to Star in Lifetime's Flint Water Crisis TV Movie"] 'Variety', January 5, 2017 Cher dropped out of the project in March, citing a "serious family issue" as the cause. Queen Latifah and Jill Scott were later cast in the film. Latifah's production company Flavor Unit Entertainment and her partner Shakim Compere also produced the film. Lyndie Greenwood later joined the cast.[http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2017/04/lyndie_greenwood_cast_opposite.html "Lyndie Greenwood cast opposite Queen Latifah in Lifetime movie 'Flint]. 'The Flint Journal' via MLive.com, April 27, 2017. It is based on the 'Time' magazine cover story "The Poisoning of an American City".[http://www.vibe.com/2017/04/queen-latifah-jill-scott-to-star-in-flint/ "Queen Latifah, Jill Scott To Star In Lifetime's Film On Flint Water Crisis"]. 'Vibe', April 15, 2017. It premiered on October 28, 2017.[http://www.abc12.com/content/news/Life-447735853.html "Preview released of 'Flint' movie premiering on Lifetime Oct. 28"]. WJRT-TV (ABC 12), September 25, 2017. Primary filming took place on location in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario. Hamilton City Hall stood in as the city hall for Flint.

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