When the Canaries Stop Singing (1992)

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Canaries were used by miners to alert them to the presence of poisonous gases underground. If a canary died, they knew the air was bad. This film is about human canaries - some of the first victims of a newly recognised and devastating illness emerging in America. People are being poisoned by some of the 60,000 chemicals in everyday use. A group of chemically ill people have found refuge in unusual homes in the clean air of the small Texan town of Wimberley - with painful and bizarre results.

Director: John Edginton
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date:
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When the Canaries Stop Singing about?
Canaries were used by miners to alert them to the presence of poisonous gases underground. If a canary died, they knew the air was bad. This film is about human canaries - some of the first victims of a newly recognised and devastating illness emerging in America. People are being poisoned by some of the 60,000 chemicals in everyday use. A group of chemically ill people have found refuge in unusual homes in the clean air of the small Texan town of Wimberley - with painful and bizarre results.
Who directed When the Canaries Stop Singing?
When the Canaries Stop Singing was directed by John Edginton.
How long is When the Canaries Stop Singing?
When the Canaries Stop Singing has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).