Film Lens
The film focuses on the aftermath of the 2011 Fukushima disaster, featuring firsthand accounts from workers and evacuees. It captures the immediate chaos following the earthquake and tsunami that struck the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, including the intense decisions made by those who risked their lives to prevent a greater catastrophe. Workers describe their experiences during the earthquake, noting the plant's design to withstand such events and the subsequent failure of backup systems that led to a nuclear crisis.
Through personal narratives, the film illustrates the long-term impact of the disaster on the local community, including the abandonment of animals and the uninhabitability of certain areas. Evacuees like Norio Kimura share their emotional struggles, reflecting on loss and the hope of returning to their homes, emphasizing the disaster's profound effects on both individuals and the environment.
Why Watch
- •Find out how workers faced life-or-death decisions at Fukushima.
- •See the emotional toll on evacuees like Norio Kimura.
- •Meet fishermen racing against Japan's largest tsunami waves.
Did You Know
•The earthquake on March 11 was the most powerful to strike Japan since records began.
•The tsunami waves that struck Fukushima were about 15 meters high.
•Workers at the Fukushima plant were forbidden by TEPCO from speaking publicly about the disaster.
•Animals abandoned during the evacuation have starved to death in contaminated areas.
Perfect For
Nuclear safety advocatesDisaster response enthusiastsEnvironmental activists