An Enemy of the People

Overview

A small Norwegian town has just begin to win fame and wealth through its medicinal spring waters. Dr. Stockmann, resident physician in charge, discovers that the waters are poisoned. On receiving proof of this, he immediately reports to his associates, but is shocked to find that instead of being thanked, he is looked upon as a dangerous crank, motivated by a desire to prove that his fellow townsmen are wrong, and to bring ruin upon them. With all the problems he faces, Dr. Stockmann is forced to question the value of fighting for the truth and how far he is willing to go to fight for it.