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Poisoned Lives: Secrets of the Chemical Industry

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201653 minPGdocumentary

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Poisoned Lives: Secrets of the Chemical Industry

201653 minPGdocumentary

Residents of a small French community share their health struggles linked to toxic waste from DuPont and Monsanto in a 53-minute investigation.

Environmental Crime Corporate Responsibility

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Jules Giraudat,

Poisoned Lives: Secrets of the Chemical Industry

2016• 53 minPG

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Residents of a small French community share their health struggles linked to toxic waste from DuPont and Monsanto in a 53-minute investigation.

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Residents of a small French community share their experiences with severe health issues linked to toxic waste from DuPont and Monsanto. Directed by Jules Giraudat, "Poisoned Lives: Secrets of the Chemical Industry" combines personal testimonies with investigative reports. The 53-minute film details corporate practices and environmental negligence that have endangered public health. It calls for stricter regulations to hold the chemical industry accountable and protect communities from future harm. Available in English and French, the documentary addresses critical issues of industrial ethics.

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