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We spent much money creating a systemthat keeps the water safe

We spent much money creating a system
that keeps the water safe

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We spent much money creating a system that keeps the water safe.
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5 seconds
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Timestamp in Movie
00:54:27
Uploaded
May 29, 2025
Genres
drama
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War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.
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.
We employ over 60 percent of the residents here. - Minamata 00:05
We employ over 60 percent of the residents here.
If the protesters succeed and they put Chisso out of business, - Minamata 00:09
If the protesters succeed and they put Chisso out of busines...
And that you are on the brink of getting evicted. - Minamata 00:05
And that you are on the brink of getting evicted.
A father is supposed to provide and protect his children. - Minamata 00:06
A father is supposed to provide and protect his children.
Obviously you care more about yourself - Minamata 00:07
Obviously you care more about yourself
Now you may choose to believe... - Minamata 00:04
Now you may choose to believe...
The small amount of the local fishermen - Minamata 00:11
The small amount of the local fishermen
But I am sorry to say - Minamata 00:08
But I am sorry to say
Relative to the greater amount, the greater good. - Minamata 00:04
Relative to the greater amount, the greater good.
You know, for a second there I thought you and I was gonna be good pals. - Minamata 00:04
You know, for a second there I thought you and I was gonna b...
But I can see now - Minamata 00:08
But I can see now
Like we have done with the locals - Minamata 00:09
Like we have done with the locals
Here's the chance to amend your sins. - Minamata 00:04
Here's the chance to amend your sins.
{\an8}because we're influencing student activists... - Minamata 00:05
{\an8}because we're influencing student activists...
{\an8}who are acting violently against Chisso personnel. - Minamata 00:05
{\an8}who are acting violently against Chisso personnel.