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Corporate Negligence

Radium Girls (2018)

Lydia Dean Pilcher & Ginny Mohler • 102 min

They painted watch dials with radium. The company knew it was killing them.

Our Rating 7/10
IMDB 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes 74%
Metacritic 52

Where to Watch

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Synopsis

Based on the true story of the "Radium Girls" — young women in the 1920s who painted watch dials with radium-laced paint at the U.S. Radium Corporation.

Our Review

The Radium Girls case is a direct ancestor of the asbestos litigation story. A company that knew its product was killing workers, told them it was safe, and then covered up the evidence. The legal precedents set by the Radium Girls directly affect mesothelioma litigation today.

Who Should Watch

Anyone interested in the history of occupational health law.

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Key Topics Covered

Radium poisoning Occupational health Worker safety history Legal precedent Corporate deception

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