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202360 minPGdocumentary

Toxic Legacy

202360 minPGdocumentary

A major leak at a pesticide plant in Bhopal in December 1984 resulted in the worst industrial disaster in history.

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A major leak at a pesticide plant in Bhopal in December 1984 resulted in the worst industrial disaster in history.

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Alireza Hasanidirector

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Bhopal was the site of a catastrophic event in December 1984 when a pesticide plant operated by Union Carbide India Limited experienced a major gas leak. The incident resulted in the worst industrial disaster in history. Toxic Legacy recounts the events surrounding the leak, detailing the immediate aftermath and its long-term effects on the community. The documentary provides a factual account of the tragedy and its impact on the lives of those affected.

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