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202196 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Public Health Emergencies

Phosfate

202196 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Local water activists in central Florida investigate rising cancer rates linked to phosphate mining and its impact on community health.

Public Health Emergencies

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Local water activists in central Florida investigate rising cancer rates linked to phosphate mining and its impact on community health.

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Erik E. Crowndirector

Molly Bowencast

Jeremy Blockcast

Gary O. Pittmancast

Garrett Ramycast

Synopsis

In central Florida, local water activists confront rising cancer rates linked to phosphate mining. Filmmaker Erik E. Crown documents their efforts to connect health issues in the community to the mining operations. Through interviews and field research, the film captures the residents' fight for clean water and accountability from the phosphate industry. It presents a detailed look at the environmental and health challenges faced by those living near mining sites. The documentary runs for 96 minutes and was released in 2021.

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