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Minamata

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War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2020-03-13

Runtime: 115 mins

Director: Andrew Levitas

Spoken language: English, 日本語

Genres: Drama, History

Original title: Minamata

Production Companies: Metalwork Pictures, Infinitum Nihil, Head Gear Films, Kreo Films, Metrol Technology, Work in Progress

Production Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom, Serbia

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