Poison City (2003)

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Dzerzhinsk, a Russian city 240 miles east of Moscow, is considered the most chemically polluted town on Earth. Factories producing industrial chemicals (and in Soviet times, chemical weapons) employ a quarter of the 300,000 residents in a city where life expectancy has fallen to 42-47 years, the death rate is 2.6 times higher than the birth rate, and the men are close to impotence. Reporter Tim Samuels recorded a series of in-depth interviews with the inhabitants of Dzerzhinsk for the Correspondent strand, revealing what life is like for the beleaguered populace.

Director: Ewa Ewart
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Karen O'Connor
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Ecological Catastrophes and Nature's Warning, Protecting the Environment and Planet Earth

Keywords

pollution, environment, industrial pollution

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poison City about?
Dzerzhinsk, a Russian city 240 miles east of Moscow, is considered the most chemically polluted town on Earth. Factories producing industrial chemicals (and in Soviet times, chemical weapons) employ a quarter of the 300,000 residents in a city where life expectancy has fallen to 42-47 years, the death rate is 2.6 times higher than the birth rate, and the men are close to impotence. Reporter Tim Samuels recorded a series of in-depth interviews with the inhabitants of Dzerzhinsk for the Correspondent strand, revealing what life is like for the beleaguered populace.
Who directed Poison City?
Poison City was directed by Ewa Ewart.
Who stars in Poison City?
Poison City stars Tim Samuels.
How long is Poison City?
Poison City has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is Poison City?
Poison City is a Documentary film.
Where was Poison City produced?
Poison City was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Poison City?
The themes of Poison City include: Ecological Catastrophes and Nature's Warning, Protecting the Environment and Planet Earth.