More than two million tonnes of bombs were dropped on Laos during the Vietnam War, leaving behind a legacy of unexploded ordnance that continues to kill and injure.
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More than two million tonnes of bombs were dropped on Laos during the Vietnam War, leaving behind a legacy of unexploded ordnance that continues to kill and injure.
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Laith Stevens, an Australian bomb disposal specialist, trains locals in Laos to safely handle unexploded ordnance. The country, heavily bombed during the Vietnam War, still faces dangers from the remnants of conflict. Over two million tonnes of bombs were dropped, with many failing to detonate. Children often scavenge for scrap metal, risking their lives in the process. The documentary follows Stevens and his team from the Mines Advisory Group as they work to clear these hazards and reclaim the land for agriculture and safety.
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Why Watch
- Meet bomb disposal experts in Laos.
- See the impact of UXO on local communities.
- Find out about the dangers children face daily.
Did You Know
- Laos is the most bombed country in history, with over two million tonnes of bombs dropped.
- 30% of the bombs dropped during the Vietnam War failed to detonate.
- The film crew spent two months filming bomb disposal teams in Laos.
- The documentary won a Children's Advocacy award at the 2008 Artivist Film Festival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Bomb Harvest?
Bomb Harvest was directed by Australian filmmaker Kim Mordaunt.
How many bombs were dropped on Laos during the Vietnam War?
From 1964 until 1973, more than two million tonnes of bombs were dropped on Laos.
What percentage of bombs dropped in Laos failed to detonate?
An estimated 30% of the bombs dropped in Laos failed to detonate as intended.
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