The Green Chain

The Green Chain 2011 Directed by Kathleen Mantel

A Maori community afflicted by industrial chemical poisoning searches for truth and justice

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.

Country New Zealand

Production Country New Zealand

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Scottie Productions

Release Date 20 August 2011

53 mins