Uranium

About This Movie

Uranium (1990) is a stark documentary by Magnus Isacsson that digs deep into the grim realities of uranium mining in Canada. It’s not just about the mining itself but the heavy toll it takes on the environment and the people involved. You'll find a haunting atmosphere, the kind that lingers long after the credits roll. The storytelling is methodical, almost unsettling, as it unpacks the health risks faced by miners—especially the alarming cancer rates—and the violation of Indigenous lands. It’s a film that doesn’t shy away from the heavy stuff, balancing raw interviews and compelling visuals. There's a raw honesty here, a call to awareness rather than sensationalism. It’s the kind of viewing experience that stays with you, makes you think, and, honestly, can leave you a bit rattled.

Powerful interviews with minersInsight into environmental impactExplores Indigenous rights and advocacy