The Toxic Pigs of Fukushima | The Short List
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as posted by the channelThe Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 triggered a tsunami, nuclear meltdown and mass evacuations in Fukushima Prefecture. Today, as part of a Government push to encourage resettlement, local hunters have been enlisted to dispose of radiated Wild Boars that now roam the abandoned streets and buildings.
This short film follows a lone hunter into an isolated and changed landscape. Along the way, other citizens who still live near the reactor share their perspectives on the aftermath. "The Toxic Pigs of Fukushima" was inspired by the photographs of co-producers Toru Hanai and Yuki Iwanami. The original score was written and performed by renowned ambient artist Midori Takada.
Be sure to stay tuned after the film for an interview with Suroosh Alvi and the filmmakers.
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Fukushima Prefecture TodayWild BoarsThe Toxic PigsToru HanaiYuki Iwanami TheMidori Takada BeSuroosh AlviFollow VICE News
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