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202313 minPGdoc-short

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Plastic Pollution

The Veiled City

202313 minPGdoc-short

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

In 1952, a thick fog enveloped London, drastically reducing visibility and impacting the health of its residents during the Great Smog crisis.

Plastic Pollution

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Natalie Cubides-Brady

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In 1952, a thick fog enveloped London, drastically reducing visibility and impacting the health of its residents during the Great Smog crisis.

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Natalie Cubides-Bradydirector

Natalie Cubides-Bradywriter

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London's streets were shrouded in a thick, leaden fog during the Great Smog of 1952, a crisis stemming from rapid industrialization. Archive images from this period transform into letters from a desolate future, illustrating the severe health impacts on residents and the consequences of pollution. Directed by Natalie Cubides-Brady, The Veiled City reflects on this historical event while connecting it to ongoing environmental challenges faced by urban areas today. The documentary runs for 13 minutes and is produced in Great Britain.

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