The Green Chain(2011)
A Maori community afflicted by industrial chemical poisoning searches for truth and justice
The Green Chain Synopsis
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.
The Green Chain (2011) is a documentary film directed by Kathleen Mantel, released on August 20, 2011 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Joe Harawira.
- Director:
- Kathleen Mantel
- Writers:
- Kathleen Mantel
- Producers:
- Meg Douglas
- Cinematographer:
- Jacob Bryant
- Production:
- Scottie Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Green Chain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Kathleen Mantel, written by Kathleen Mantel, produced by Meg Douglas.
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The main cast of The Green Chain (2011) includes Joe Harawira. The film was directed by Kathleen Mantel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Green Chain was released on August 20, 2011 and runs for 53m.