Buried at Sea (2006)

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This documentary chronicles ocean disposal of surplus World War II chemical weapons by Canada, Germany, Great Britain, the Soviet Union and the United States. Through a well edited combination of interview footage and still photographs this film outlines the serious problem that awaits us now that hundreds of thousands of tons of chemical weapons have been disposed of off our coastlines. The exact location of dumps was not always recorded on navigation charts. Sixty years later, containers that were designed to last for fifty years have started to disintegrate, posing substantial danger to both marine life and coastal communities.

Director: John Wesley Chisholm
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Production: ONF | NFB, Arcadia Content
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

water pollution, chemical weapons, chemical poisoning

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buried at Sea about?
This documentary chronicles ocean disposal of surplus World War II chemical weapons by Canada, Germany, Great Britain, the Soviet Union and the United States. Through a well edited combination of interview footage and still photographs this film outlines the serious problem that awaits us now that hundreds of thousands of tons of chemical weapons have been disposed of off our coastlines. The exact location of dumps was not always recorded on navigation charts. Sixty years later, containers that were designed to last for fifty years have started to disintegrate, posing substantial danger to both marine life and coastal communities.
Who directed Buried at Sea?
Buried at Sea was directed by John Wesley Chisholm.
Who stars in Buried at Sea?
Buried at Sea stars Michael Jones.
How long is Buried at Sea?
Buried at Sea has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Buried at Sea?
Buried at Sea is a Documentary film.
Where was Buried at Sea produced?
Buried at Sea was produced in Canada.