W. Eugene Smith, a renowned photojournalist, becomes reclusive after World War II. A secret commission from Life magazine sends him to Minamata, Japan, where he documents the devastating effects of mercury poisoning caused by the Chisso Corporation's negligence. Smith's images humanize the disaster, transforming his initial assignment into a life-changing experience.
Minamata
Eugene Smith, a renowned war photographer, returns to Japan to expose the catastrophic consequences of mercury pollution on coastal communities through his powerful lens.
