Johnny Depp is the producer and lead actor in “Minamata,” a period drama that brings light to the devastating industrial pollution disaster in Minamata (Kumamoto Prefecture). Alongside Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada, Depp portrays the story of American photojournalist Eugene Smith, who is documenting the harrowing effects of mercury poisoning on the lives of community members. Minamata is directed by Andrew Levitas and features shots filmed on location in Kumamoto. This film will be released in Japan on September 23. Check the following cinemas for screenings in the Fukuoka area. Trailer: https://youtu.be/WP3pKTssw_E
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Fukuoka Area Cinemas Showing Minamata
Inside Fukuoka City
• T-JOY Hakata (JR Hakata Station)
• United Cinemas Canal City 13 (Canal City Hakata)
• United Cinemas Fukuoka Momochi (Mark Is Momochi)
• Fukuoka Nakasu Taiyo (Nakasu)
In Other areas inside Fukuoka Prefecture
• Cineplex Kokura (Cha Cha Town Kokura)
• T-JOY Kurume
• United Cinemas Nakama 16
• TOHO Cinemas Nogata
• AEON Cinema Fukuoka
• United Cinemas Torius Hisayama
• TOHO Cinemas Fukutsu
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