MINAMATA
New York, 1971. Following his celebrated days as one of the most revered photojournalists of World War II, W. Eugene Smith (Johnny Depp) has become a recluse, disconnected from society and his career. Bu a secret commission from Life Magazine editor Robert Hayes (Bill Nighy) sends him to the Japanese coastal city of Minamata, which has been ravaged by mercury poisoning; the result of decades of gross industrial negligence by the country’s Chisso Corporation.
There, Smith immerses himself in the community, documenting their efforts to live with Minamata Disease and their passionate campaign to achieve recognition from Chisso and the Japanese Government. Armed only with his trusted camera, Smith’s images from the toxic village give the disaster a heartbreaking human dimension, and his initial assignment turns into a life-changing experience.
Based on the riveting true story, MINAMATA is a redemptive and emotional tale of triumph over adversity, and of how all of us have it within ourselves to make a difference.
In Cinemas 3rd of June 20201
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Didn’t get to see it due to lockdown
this film is a sort of a Japanese Erin Brokovitch with a less successful long term outcome. Johnny depp is the best I have ever seen him playing photographer Eugene Smith - he is also the producer of the film. It would have been very difficult to get funding for this as it does not present the Japanese company in a good light! It's a very good film & I recommend very highly 8/10
Quite good