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In 2013, the Japanese Prime Minister
declared that Japan had recovered
from mercury pollution, denying the existence
of the tens of thousands of victims who continue to suffer today
declared that Japan had recovered
from mercury pollution, denying the existence
of the tens of thousands of victims who continue to suffer today
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In 2013, the Japanese Prime Minister
declared
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that Japan had recovered
from mercury pollution,
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denying the existence
of the tens of thousands of victims
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who continue to suffer today.
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Movie Summary
War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.