Poison City
Originally released in 2003. Poison City is a documentary film. directed by Ewa Ewart. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tim Samuels
Synopsis
Dzerzhinsk, a Russian city 240 miles east of Moscow, is considered the most chemically polluted town on Earth. Factories producing industrial chemicals (and in Soviet times, chemical weapons) employ a quarter of the 300,000 residents in a city where life expectancy has fallen to 42-47 years, the death rate is 2.6 times higher than the birth rate, and the men are close to impotence. Reporter Tim Samuels recorded a series of in-depth interviews with the inhabitants of Dzerzhinsk for the Correspondent strand, revealing what life is like for the beleaguered populace.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 9, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poison City about?
Dzerzhinsk, a Russian city 240 miles east of Moscow, is considered the most chemically polluted town on Earth. Factories producing industrial chemicals (and in Soviet times, chemical weapons) emplo...
Who directed Poison City?
Poison City was directed by Ewa Ewart.
How long is Poison City?
Poison City has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Poison City released?
Poison City was released on March 9, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Poison City?
The main cast of Poison City includes Tim Samuels.