Erin Brockovich (2000)

The film is based on a true story and follows the life of a single mother of three, Erin Brockovich, who struggles to pay the bills. When she gets a job as a legal assistant at a law firm, she investigates a case in a small town whose residents suffer from various illnesses caused by a company's pollution. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, don't miss the character that established Julia Roberts, as well as her excellent chemistry with the brilliant Albert Finney in their bond at the law firm.