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202073 minPGdocumentary

No Defense

202073 minPGdocumentary

Americans confront the military over its polluting legacy.

“The United States Military's War on Water”

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Americans confront the military over its polluting legacy.

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Sara Ganimdirector

Sara Ganimwriter

Aubrey Alderetecast

Bridgette Alderetecast

Andrea Amicocast

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The story of the Americans who are fighting against one of the largest- known polluters in the country - the United States military.

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