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Director: Mark Shapiro
Cast: Martin Sheen, Lewis Black, Michael Douglas, Patrick Wayne
A documentary about nuclear fallout in the United States, specifically members of the Shoshone Nation whose sacred land continues to be cordoned off as a nuclear test site.
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Downwind, the 2023 documentary directed by Mark Shapiro, offers a compelling and sobering look at the lasting impact of nuclear fallout on the Shoshone Nation's sacred land. With powerful performances from actors like Martin Sheen, Lewis Black, and Michael Douglas, the film provides a deeply human perspective on this important environmental and social justice issue.
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