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  • Bitter River
  • 33 min | Documentary
Bitter River
33 min | Documentary
BITTER RIVER explores one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters: 2015's deadly Mariana Dam rupture. Owned and operated by some of the world's largest mining firms, this iron ore tailings dam failed due to continued overfilling, ...See moreBITTER RIVER explores one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters: 2015's deadly Mariana Dam rupture. Owned and operated by some of the world's largest mining firms, this iron ore tailings dam failed due to continued overfilling, flaunting warnings from engineers. The nearby town of Bento Rodrigues was flooded and 19 people were killed as toxic mud and runoff continued their spread through the state of Minas Gerais and into the Atlantic ocean. Through victim testimonials and first-hand accounts, BITTER RIVER tracks the loss of life, land, and livelihood in the aftermath of tragedy. November 5, 2021 will mark 6 years since the disaster. Written by Producer See less
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Directors
Mark Albini | Khushnuda Shukurova (co-director) | Savva Svet (co-director)
Producer
Peter Ernsky
Cinematographer
Savva Svet
Editor
Khushnuda Shukurova
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Updated Oct 19, 2021

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