Over 15,000 residents were evacuated from Minamisōma due to high radiation levels following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011.
“Natural Disaster. Manmade Catastrophe.”
Synopsis
Over 15,000 residents were evacuated from Minamisōma due to high radiation levels following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011.
Synopsis
Katsunobu Sakurai, the Mayor of Minamisōma, appears on YouTube to voice his concerns about the Japanese government's neglect during the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. Christopher Noland, an American volunteer, documents his experiences in the Tōhoku region from March to September 2011. He interviews residents and officials, revealing frustrations over disaster management and the lack of support for victims. The film also includes insights from experts like Helen Caldicott and addresses the ongoing challenges of radiation exposure in affected communities.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet residents affected by the Fukushima disaster.
- Find out about the failures in disaster management.
- See the impact of radiation on children's safety.
Did You Know
- The film spans from March 11, 2011 to September 19, 2011.
- Noland interviewed the Mayor of Minamisōma after a distress call on YouTube.
- Yumie Keller, an evacuee from Minamisōma, was featured in the film.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary 3.11: Surviving Japan?
Christopher Noland wrote and directed 3.11: Surviving Japan.
What major events does 3.11: Surviving Japan cover?
The documentary covers the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, as well as the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.
When did 3.11: Surviving Japan premiere?
The film premiered in Osaka, Japan at Cinema 7 in 2014.
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