Minamata

A slow, earnest drama that immerses you in a community's suffering and one photographer's stubborn quest to bear witness.

Directed by

Andrew Levitas

Genres

Drama, History

Starring

Johnny Depp, Minami, Hiroyuki Sanada

Tagline

Let truth be the prejudice.

Overview

War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, corruption, grief, power

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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