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202460 minPGdocumentary

The Body Blow

202460 minPGdocumentary

One borough has the highest rate of asbestos-related cancers and mesothelioma in the country.

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One borough has the highest rate of asbestos-related cancers and mesothelioma in the country.

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Ilona Sagardirector

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A borough known for its docks and heavy industries faces the highest rates of asbestos-related cancers and mesothelioma. Workers and families document how legal and bureaucratic processes complicate their lives. They navigate Work Capability Assessments and litigation related to asbestos exposure. The film outlines how economic and domestic labor value influences their experiences. It reflects on the language surrounding risk and the ways in which it is quantified within healthcare and legal frameworks.

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