Kings in Paradise: The Vieques Case

2017
1h 18m

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Kings in Paradise: The Vieques Case (2017)

For many decades, the Caribbean island of Vieques was used for military tests and training. In Mississippi, a small-town lawyer receives a phone call, drawing his attention to increased inci... Read allFor many decades, the Caribbean island of Vieques was used for military tests and training. In Mississippi, a small-town lawyer receives a phone call, drawing his attention to increased incidences of cancer. He takes the case to court. Based on his investigation, "Kings in Paradi... Read allFor many decades, the Caribbean island of Vieques was used for military tests and training. In Mississippi, a small-town lawyer receives a phone call, drawing his attention to increased incidences of cancer. He takes the case to court. Based on his investigation, "Kings in Paradise - The Vieques Case" shows how the military destroyed the island's ecosystem and its peo... Read all

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- Max Mönch
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- Max Mönch

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9/10

Puerto Rican island poisoned by military exercises

This 1:18 movie documents the toxic effects of military live ordnance testing on Isla de Vieques in Puerto Rico. Flora and fauna, including the people living there, have exhibited much higher levels of heavy metals in their systems. Residents display higher incidence of neurological disorders, liver and kidney disease, hypertension, cancer, and diabetes but courts refuse to hear their cases. It's very sad, especially the scene where a goat is tethered and then exposed to some toxic material and falls over in apparent agony. It's not really entertainment but this story is a cautionary tale for us all.