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Minamata

Was it unpleasant? A menace?

Was it unpleasant? A menace?

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Was it unpleasant? A menace?
Duration
4 seconds
Views
25
Timestamp in Movie
00:49:58
Uploaded
May 29, 2025
Genres
drama
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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.
Warm the print with your... body, from your hands. - Minamata 00:05
Warm the print with your... body, from your hands.
Aren't you supposed to ask permission first? - Minamata 00:04
Aren't you supposed to ask permission first?
No, it destroys the moment, you just gotta take... - Minamata 00:04
No, it destroys the moment, you just gotta take...
{\an8}If human beings are still the masters of creation... - Minamata 00:23
{\an8}If human beings are still the masters of creation...
{\an8}So, if you are a human being, please stand up... - Minamata 00:05
{\an8}So, if you are a human being, please stand up...
{\an8}Remember, we never wanted a war. - Minamata 00:04
{\an8}Remember, we never wanted a war.
{\an8}Let's make this the last battle for humanity. - Minamata 00:05
{\an8}Let's make this the last battle for humanity.
You know, I actually think I'd rather wait - Minamata 00:05
You know, I actually think I'd rather wait
With the top still on it. In the bottle. - Minamata 00:05
With the top still on it. In the bottle.
Mr. Smith, do you know what "parts per million" means? - Minamata 00:06
Mr. Smith, do you know what "parts per million" me...
Without getting confused by all the science, - Minamata 00:07
Without getting confused by all the science,
And small amounts are accepted. - Minamata 00:04
And small amounts are accepted.
There may be the tiniest amount of some material - Minamata 00:10
There may be the tiniest amount of some material
But it's microscopic, barely even there. - Minamata 00:04
But it's microscopic, barely even there.
We spent much money creating a system that keeps the water safe. - Minamata 00:05
We spent much money creating a system that keeps the water s...
I even drank from it to prove its safety. - Minamata 00:05
I even drank from it to prove its safety.
Chemicals that fertilize the land. - Minamata 00:04
Chemicals that fertilize the land.
Also chemicals for developing photographs. - Minamata 00:05
Also chemicals for developing photographs.
And chemicals that make 35mm film. - Minamata 00:06
And chemicals that make 35mm film.
Like the kind you use yourself, Mr. Smith. - Minamata 00:04
Like the kind you use yourself, Mr. Smith.