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202318 minPGdoc-short

7.5/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Environmental Crime Public Health

Fallout

202318 minPGdoc-short

7.5/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Over 1,200 feet of 16mm film processed with contaminants from a US Army ammunition plant illustrate the human cost of environmental negligence.

Environmental Crime Public Health

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Over 1,200 feet of 16mm film processed with contaminants from a US Army ammunition plant illustrate the human cost of environmental negligence.

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Madison Hilldirector

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Three individuals in the Appalachian region suffer from illnesses linked to pollution from a nearby US Army ammunition plant, the largest polluter in Virginia. The facility releases millions of pounds of toxic pollutants into the air, soil, and water each year. Fallout combines digital footage with over 1200 feet of 16mm film processed with contaminants from the site. The documentary addresses the ongoing public health crisis and the role of the military and private industry in environmental degradation.

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