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With the top still on it. In the bottle
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Minamata

With the top still on it.In the bottle

With the top still on it.
In the bottle

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With the top still on it. In the bottle.
Duration
5 seconds
Views
29
Timestamp in Movie
00:53:18
Uploaded
May 29, 2025
Genres
drama
Production
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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.
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.
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.