Living on the River Agano


1h 55m 1992

Brief Synopsis

The filmmakers filmed and shared everyday life in Kanose, a town on the River Agano in the Niigata Prefecture. Kanose and nearby Yasuda lie close to the Showa Electric Company factory that has poisoned the river by dumping organic mercury waste.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1992

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 55m

Synopsis

The filmmakers filmed and shared everyday life in Kanose, a town on the River Agano in the Niigata Prefecture. Kanose and nearby Yasuda lie close to the Showa Electric Company factory that has poisoned the river by dumping organic mercury waste.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1992

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 55m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1992

Released in United States January 1994

Released in United States October 1993

Released in United States January 1994 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Special Screenings) in Park City, Utah January 20-30, 1994.)

Released in United States October 1993 (Shown at Margaret Mead Film Festival in New York City October 4-7, 9 & 10, 1993.)

Shown at Margaret Mead Film Festival in New York City October 4-7, 9 & 10, 1993.

Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Special Screenings) in Park City, Utah January 20-30, 1994.

Released in United States 1992