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202470 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Environmental Crime Public Health

Toxicily

202470 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

One of Europe's largest petrochemical complexes has operated near Priolo beach in Sicily for 70 years, contributing to severe environmental pollution.

Environmental Crime Public Health

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François-Xavier Destors,

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One of Europe's largest petrochemical complexes has operated near Priolo beach in Sicily for 70 years, contributing to severe environmental pollution.

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François-Xavier Destorsdirector

Alfonso Pintodirector

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Priolo beach, located near Syracuse in Sicily, is surrounded by one of Europe's largest petrochemical complexes, which has operated for 70 years. Residents confront the effects of industrial pollution that taints the air, water, and land. Some community members actively resist the environmental damage, while others feel resigned or choose to ignore the crisis. Toxicily presents these varied perspectives, revealing the human cost of pollution and its impact on public health and local livelihoods.

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