Buddha Weeps in Jadugoda (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1999, Buddha Weeps in Jadugoda is a documentary film directed by Shriprakash, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary film on uranium mining and its deadly impacts on the tribal people living near the Jadugoda mine, mill and tailings dam, in the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand (India). Unsafe mining, milling and tailings management by UCIL in this area for almost 30 years has resulted in excessive radiation, contamination of water, land and air, destruction of the local ecology, and lead for to genetic mutation, and slow death for the people of the region. The film attempts to depict the gross misuse of power by the authorities in displacing the original inhabitants of the region, the utter lack of concern for internationally accepted norms and safety precautions in the handling of uranium and its by-products, and their callousness of its disastrous impact on the people and the region.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Buddha Weeps in Jadugoda has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buddha Weeps in Jadugoda page.
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- Is Buddha Weeps in Jadugoda worth watching?
- Buddha Weeps in Jadugoda holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Buddha Weeps in Jadugoda released?
- Buddha Weeps in Jadugoda was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.