The Green Chain

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A Maori community afflicted by industrial chemical poisoning searches for truth and justice

Released August 20, 2011

Overview

This homegrown Erin Brockovich story follows former Whakatāne sawmill worker Joe Harawira and his long battle to reveal the impact that workplace toxins have had on his community. In the '80s after being afflicted by health issues, Harawira noticed co-workers getting sick. In 1988 he helped found SWAP (Sawmill Workers Against Poisons) and began investigating the effects of exposure to dioxins, a byproduct of timber treatment.

Runtime

0h 53m


Origin Country

New Zealand


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Green Chain


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • New Zealand

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

  • no logo available

    Scottie Productions

    New Zealand

Crew