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Apr 8, 2021 · Minamata: Directed by Andrew Levitas. With Akiko Iwase, Kogarashi Wakasugi, Johnny Depp, Katherine Jenkins. War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.
Oct 30, 2021 · Masami Ogata is a survivor of Minamata Disease, a debilitating illness caused by industrial mercury poisoning, which originated in the Japanese town of the same name in the 1950s. As a UN...
Dec 5, 2022 · Symptoms. Causes. Treatment. Aftereffects. FAQ. Summary. Minamata disease describes methylmercury poisoning, which results in irreversible damage to the nervous system. The disease first occurred...
Feb 11, 2022 · Minamata. Brian Tallerico February 11, 2022. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. “Minamata” showcases its desire to be an important movie in almost every frame.
Dec 15, 2021 · Inspired by a true story, Minamata stars Johnny Depp playing celebrated photojournalist Eugene Smith. The film takes place in 1971 when we find Smith as a recluse and disconnected from the world...
Minamata disease, Disease first identified in 1956 in Minamata, Japan. A fishing port, Minamata was also the home of Nippon Chisso Hiryo Co., a manufacturer of chemical fertilizer, carbide, and vinyl chloride. Methyl mercury discharged from the factory contaminated fish and shellfish, which in turn.
Minamata disease is a chronic neurological disorder caused by methyl mercury, a heavy metal with many industrial uses. The disease was first reported near Minamata Bay in Japan in 1968 when mercury oxide was being discharged from a chemical plant into the waters of the bay.
