The Green Chain

The Green Chain

2011
53m
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Documentary

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

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
Scottie Productions
Production Countries
New Zealand
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

new zealand maori sawmill timber toxin chemical poisoning workplace safety

Quick Facts

Release Date August 20, 2011
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Joe Harawira
Joe Harawira

Self

Key Crew

Kathleen Mantel
Director
Kathleen Mantel
Writer
Meg Douglas
Producer