Minamata
War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.
- Released: 2020-03-13
- Runtime: 115 minutes
- Genre: Drama, History
- Stars: Johnny Depp, Minami, Hiroyuki Sanada, Bill Nighy, Jun Kunimura, Ryo Kase, Tadanobu Asano, Akiko Iwase, Katherine Jenkins, Lily Robinson, Ayumi Takano
- Director: Andrew Levitas
Comments
- AlwaysBeBrave - 18 August 2022
A story that must be heard, compellingly told
If you are hesitating due to recent publicity about Johnny Depp, I urge you to overcome that prejudice and see this movie. Seeing it does not equate taking sides, and who are we to judge? Knowledge of the allegations will forever be a part of my complex image of both actors, but I'd say the best thing we can do is wish them both well as they get on with their lives and continue to appreciate their art, not take sides. I say you can be a feminist and support #MeToo and still you should see this movie, especially if you care about the environment and want to see how the salt of the earth can conquer corporate greed. Together with the actors' performances, Kathleen Jenkins singing "One Single Voice" does magnificent justice to this true story.
