Minamata

Year: 2022

Runtime: 115 min

Language: English

Director: Andrew Levitas

Drama

In 1971, reclusive photographer W. Eugene Smith returns to Minamata, Japan, drawn by a community suffering from the devastating effects of mercury poisoning. Accompanied by translator Aileen, he documents the tragedy with his camera, determined to expose the corporate negligence and government inaction that fueled the crisis. Through his powerful photographs, Smith confronts the lasting impact of World War II and rediscovers a renewed sense of purpose while bearing witness to the suffering of others.

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