Living on the River Agano

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1992

Documentary

1 hour 55 minutes

Summary

In 1964, a chemical factory in Niigata Prefecture dumped mercury into the Agano River, the beginning of a manmade tragedy that would affect locals for years to come. Mercury poisoning led to high occurrences of Minamata disease, a neurological syndrome that causes severe physical and psychological ailments and death. Sato Makoto and his crew of seven spent three years in Niigata documenting the life and thoughts of locals.

Makoto Satō

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Original Name阿賀に生きる (Living on the River Agano)

StatusReleased: 32 years ago
September 26, 1992

Language日本語

Spoken Languages日本語

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