The Shiranui Sea
1975
⭐7.7(6 votes)
2h 30m
Documentary
Overview
The sea around Minamata was heavily polluted with mercury during the 1950s and 1960s from the Chisso Corporation's chemical factory. This highly toxic chemical bioaccumulated in shellfish and fish in the Yatsushiro Sea which, when eaten by the local populace, gave rise to Minamata disease. The disease was responsible for the deaths and disabling of thousands of residents, all around the Yatsushiro Sea. The marine ecosystem was also extensively damaged.
About The Shiranui Sea
The Shiranui Sea (1975) is a Documentary film that follows the sea around Minamata was heavily polluted with mercury during the 1950s and 1960s from the Chisso Corporation's chemical factory. This highly toxic chemical bioaccumulated in shellfish and fish in the Yatsushiro Sea which, when eaten by the local populace, gave rise to Minamata disease. The disease was responsible for the deaths and disabling of thousands of residents, all around the Yatsushiro Sea. The marine ecosystem was also extensively damaged. The Shiranui Sea is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 6 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
