Minamata is a 2020 drama starring Johnny Depp as acclaimed photojournalist W. Eugene Smith. The film follows Smith’s journey to Japan in the early 1970s, where he documents the devastating effects of mercury poisoning caused by industrial pollution in Minamata Bay. Through his photographs, Smith exposes the suffering of local communities and confronts corporate corruption. Depp delivers a raw performance, balancing the character’s personal struggles with his commitment to truth. The movie highli