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202086 minPGdocumentary

8.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Environmental Crime

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The People vs. Agent Orange

202086 minPGdocumentary

8.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Two women affected by Agent Orange's toxic legacy lead a campaign for accountability against its manufacturers, addressing ongoing health issues linked to the chemical.

“We have the right to protect ourselves from being poisoned.”

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The People vs. Agent Orange

2020• 86 minPG

8.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

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Two women affected by Agent Orange's toxic legacy lead a campaign for accountability against its manufacturers, addressing ongoing health issues linked to the chemical.

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Kate Tavernadirector

Alan Adelsondirector

Tran To Ngacast

Carol Van Strumcast

Tom Daschle

Tom Daschlecast

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Two women affected by Agent Orange's legacy lead a campaign for accountability against its manufacturers. The herbicide was widely used during the Vietnam War and continues to be present in agriculture today. It is linked to serious health problems, including deformities and cancers. Directed by Kate Taverna, "The People vs. Agent Orange" runs for 86 minutes. The film addresses the ongoing health crisis and corporate negligence related to this toxic chemical.

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