Synopsis
Filmed over 15 years, this epic three-part documentary by Kazuo Hara (The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On) chronicles the history of struggle for a community in southern Japan suffering from "Minamata disease"--a debilitating neurological disease caused by methylmercury poisoning from the consumption of fish contaminated by industrial wastewater--as they continue the decades-long battle for legal recognition and reparations from the government. Both a deeply humanizing portrait of resilience and a comprehensive history of one of the worst pollution-related tragedies in human history, MINAMATA Mandala gives voice to the many survivors, care providers, researchers, and supporters tirelessly fighting for visibility.
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Director
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Kazuo Hara
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Producer
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Sachiko Kobayashi
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Distributor
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Grasshopper Film
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Genre
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Documentary
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Original Language
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Japanese
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Release Date (Theaters)
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Aug 19, 2023, Limited
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Runtime
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6h 12m
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