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202138 minPGdocumentary

Environmental Crime

The Welshman

202138 minPGdocumentary

A young man takes action against the construction of a reservoir that threatens to displace a small mountain community in Merseyside.

Environmental Crime

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A young man takes action against the construction of a reservoir that threatens to displace a small mountain community in Merseyside.

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Lindsay Walkerdirector

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A young man in a small mountain community faces the threat of losing his home as plans for a reservoir to support Merseyside's industry move forward. Frustrated by the impending construction, he takes action to protect his community and its way of life. The 38-minute documentary, released in 2021, captures his determination and the challenges he encounters in the fight against the development that endangers his neighbors and their environment.

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