The People vs. Agent Orange

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The People vs. Agent Orange

2020

1h 27m

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Two women lead a worldwide movement to stop companies from using a toxic defoliant found in Agent Orange.

Jasper Craven

The New Republic

The People vs. Agent Orange, which masterfully captures this ongoing damage, should renew a debate about the use of these chemicals. But the film's own thesis suggests such action is unlikely.

Jul 1, 2021

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

Nevertheless, "The People vs. Agent Orange" has a gripping urgency, especially as a reminder that the history of chemicals' effects on our bodies is still being written and fought over, and that what a secretive industry is allowed to cover up, it will.

Mar 6, 2021

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Sabina Dana Plasse

Film Threat

The People vs. Agent Orange tackles this horrific chemical, its damage, and the people who lied about it and continue to do so.

Rated: 9/10

Apr 6, 2021

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Louis Proyect

Counterpunch.org

A film that leaves you with the inescapable conclusion that the corporations behind Agent Orange and their allies in government and academia that aided and abetted them belong in prison for murder.

Mar 9, 2021

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Neely Swanson

Easy Reader (California)

This is a fast-paced 90 minute film. It is, however, just a starting point in the discussion of the use of toxic chemicals, government complicity, and the inability or unwillingness of courts to put together the puzzle pieces of probable cause.

Mar 3, 2021

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Joy M

I have never written a review before. I have never felt the need to, nor do I believe I have the literally elegance to describe my feelings towards a movie. But, I feel obliged to state my opinion on this movie for the public. I want to preface this review by acknowledging that I have been studying Agent Orange for the past two weeks before watching this documentary. I've been doing it for a research report, and also so I can talk to my grandfather about his experience considering that he is a Vietnam veteran with three cancers. So, I want to reiterate that I was previously knowledgable about the statistics, harm, and horrors of Agent Orange before I watched this documentary. That being said, there is something so impactful about visually seeing these results of this dioxin-contaminated herbicide. And (once again even though I knew about the results of Agent Orange/dioxin exposure) I went through so many emotions watching this movie. And so, if it's anything that I've learned from this movie seeing the results of this horrible chemical, it's that I am personally really pissed off at the state of everyone who took one look at the concerns, exposure, results, and harm that Agent Orange caused and continued to push for its usage. It takes a good movie to make you feel strong emotions. Especially anger, considering that each person has their own breaking point...but man oh man, I feel pissed after watching this movie. (Please excuse my language ). So, if you're still reading this review I implore you to watch this movie and educate yourself. There is something so impactful about seeing the results of this chemical warfare firsthand.

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05/31/25

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Audience Member

Hauntingly beautiful and well-researched

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01/31/23

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Synopsis

Two women lead a worldwide movement to stop companies from using a toxic defoliant found in Agent Orange.

Director: Alan Adelson, Kate Taverna
Producer: Alan Adelson, Véronique Bernard, Kate Taverna
Screenwriter: Alan Adelson, Véronique Bernard, Kate Taverna
Production Co: Independent Lens, Fork Films, Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), Films for Humanity, PBS, Independent Film Producers (Ifp), Arte, ITVS, The Bertha Foundation, Doc Society
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 5, 2021
Runtime: 1h 27m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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