Minamata

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New York, 1971. Renowned photojournalist W. Eugene Smith, once celebrated for his World War II coverage, has become a recluse. Life Magazine editor Robert Hayes commissions him to travel to Minamata, Japan. This coastal city is devastated by mercury poisoning, a direct result of the Chisso Corporation's industrial negligence over many years. Armed only with his camera, Smith captures the devastating effects of the pollution on the afflicted city and brings global attention to the tragedy.

Docudrama  Biography  Documentary  Drama

Directed by

Andrew Levitas

Starring

Johnny Depp, Hiroyuki Sanada, Bill Nighy, Minami, Ryô Kase