''Flint'' is a 2017 television drama film based on the Flint water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Directed by

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, it premiered on Lifetime on October 28, 2017. The film stars

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, Jill Scott, and

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. The film or its cast have been nominated for three

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s, a

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and a Primetime Emmy Award.

Production

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. Cher dropped out of the project in March, citing a "serious family issue" as the cause.

and Jill Scott were later cast in the film. Latifah's production company

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and her partner Shakim Compere also produced the film.

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later joined the cast. It is based on the ''

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'' magazine cover story "The Poisoning of an American City"."Queen Latifah, Jill Scott To Star In Lifetime's Film On Flint Water Crisis"
''

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'', April 15, 2017. It premiered on October 28, 2017."Preview released of 'Flint' movie premiering on Lifetime Oct. 28"
WJRT-TV (ABC 12), September 25, 2017. Primary filming took place on location in

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and

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. Hamilton City Hall stood in as the city hall for Flint.

Reception

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