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202396 minGdocumentary

Still a Black Star

202396 minGdocumentary

One influential artist from Japan tracks the global flow of waste and recycling to the slums of Agbogbloshie in Accra, Ghana.

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One influential artist from Japan tracks the global flow of waste and recycling to the slums of Agbogbloshie in Accra, Ghana.

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Kern Konwiser

Kern Konwiserdirector

Mago Nagasaka

Mago Nagasakawriter

Kern Konwiser

Kern Konwiserwriter

Muntaka Chasantcast

Awal Mohammedcast

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Mago, a prominent Japanese artist, travels to Agbogbloshie in Accra, Ghana, to address the global waste crisis. The film documents his humanitarian efforts as he investigates the flow of electronic waste and recycling in one of the world's largest e-waste dumping sites. Through his work, Mago seeks to raise awareness about the environmental and social impacts of waste management practices. The 96-minute documentary captures the stark realities faced by communities in this area.

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