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Fukushima Documentary Reveals TEPCO's Failures, Workers' Struggles

3/12/2026

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The documentary Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare, directed by James Jones, streams on HBO Max to mark the Fukushima disaster’s 15th anniversary.
It blends real-time footage and interviews to show the disaster as natural and human-made.
The film criticizes Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) for lack of transparency and preparedness.
Engineer Ikuo Izawa and other interviewees share harrowing experiences that illustrate the dire situation and the emotional toll on workers.

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Story summary

The documentary Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare, directed by James Jones, streams on HBO Max to mark the Fukushima disaster’s 15th anniversary.
It blends real-time footage and interviews to show the disaster as natural and human-made.
The film criticizes Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) for lack of transparency and preparedness.
Engineer Ikuo Izawa and other interviewees share harrowing experiences that illustrate the dire situation and the emotional toll on workers.