A Report from Minamata: Proof of Life

Jitsuko Tanaka, 18, an Minamata disease patient, was finally certified last December even though her disease started in 1955. The mercury used as a catalyst in the production process of acetaldehyde (a raw material for chemical products) at Chisso Corporation in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture, was discharged into nature as factory effluent, which turned into organic mercury (methyl mercury). The main symptoms are sensory disturbance, nausea, and vomiting. The main symptoms are sensory disturbance, ataxia, narrowing of the visual field, hearing impairment, etc. In severe cases, the brain is affected, leading to death. In severe cases, it can affect the brain and lead to death. In addition, if a mother eats seafood contaminated with mercury during pregnancy, the fetus may develop Minamata disease. 　 In addition, if the mother eats seafood contaminated with mercury during pregnancy, fetal Minamata disease may develop. Date of shooting unknown, Date of release: March 10, 1972.

Accusations from Minamata: : A Grudge Vanishes in the Cracks

It has been 20 years since the outbreak of the disease, one year since the sit-in at Chisso Corporation, and there are many uncertified patients. Minamata Disease Voluntary Negotiations, Conflict between Residents and the Company at Chisso's Head Office, Sit-in, February 23 Voluntary Negotiations, Life of Minamata Disease Fetal Patients (Bedridden), Interviews with Patients' Families, Kakuei Tanaka's Speech, Port Scenery, Filming date unknown, Release date: December 1, 1972.