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201223 minPGdocumentary

Radioactive City

201223 minPGdocumentary

Life in Los Angeles is documented from February to July 2011, amid rising concerns about nuclear fallout from the Fukushima disaster.

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Richard Sandler

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Life in Los Angeles is documented from February to July 2011, amid rising concerns about nuclear fallout from the Fukushima disaster.

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Richard Sandler

Richard Sandlerdirector

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Los Angeles residents document their lives from February to July 2011. The film captures daily routines against the backdrop of the Fukushima nuclear disaster on March 11. News reports about potential nuclear drift to the United States create a sense of unease. Personal video diaries reveal how this event influences thoughts and actions in the city. The documentary presents a snapshot of life during a time of uncertainty and concern.

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