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20237 minGdoc-short

10.0/ 10

Aerojet

20237 minGdoc-short

10.0/ 10

Seven minutes depict the abandoned Aerojet Rocket Testing Facility, a remnant of the Cuban Missile Crisis and a symbol of environmental neglect.

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Seven minutes depict the abandoned Aerojet Rocket Testing Facility, a remnant of the Cuban Missile Crisis and a symbol of environmental neglect.

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Ryan Landy

Ryan Landydirector

Gemma Yates-Roundcast

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The Aerojet Rocket Testing Facility, abandoned since the Cuban Missile Crisis, serves as the film's setting. It presents a narrative of America's actions on its land. The documentary depicts the environmental consequences of neglect and industrial activity. Over seven minutes, it contrasts the physical site with the impacts of exploitation. The film connects the facility's history to contemporary issues regarding land use and environmental responsibility.

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