About this Event
Film: Minamata
Following his celebrated days as one of the most revered photojournalists of World War II, W. Eugene Smith has become a recluse, disconnected from society and his career. Then a secret commission from Life magazine editor, Robert Hayes 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 with only 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.
(M 2020 1hr 55mins Biographical Drama)
Director: Andrew Levitas
Cast: Johnny Depp, Hiroyuki Sanada, Minami, Jun Kunimura, Ryo Kase, Bill Nighy
Language: English
Come along and enjoy a free movie from the Beamafilm collection.
Parking:
- Library parking – Corner of Terry Street and Barry Street – Maximum 2-hour parking
- Glenorchy City Council Carpark off Barry Street - Maximum 2-hour parking
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- Let us know if you can’t attend so we can give your place to someone else.
- Let us know if you have any support needs or if a support person will be coming with you.
Accessibility:
- 2 permit mobility parking spaces in Glenorchy City Council Carpark - 2-hour parking limits
- Level access, automatic entrance doors, wide doorways and aisles for wheelchairs
- Accessible toilet and parenting room available
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Glenorchy Library, 4 Terry Street, Glenorchy, Australia
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