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Independent Lens S16E3 — Brakeless
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Independent Lens•Season 16•Episode 3

Brakeless

6.2/10 · 6 votesOct 27, 201460 min

Ranked #15 of 15 in Season 16•−1.5 vs season avg

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In April, 2005 a Japanese train engineer accelerated beyond permissible speeds in order to make up an 80-second delay. Brakeless examines the aftermath and questions if Japan is cutting back in the wrong places after a decade of economic stagnation.

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Episode Summary

"Brakeless" is episode 3 of Independent Lens season 16. It scored 6.2/10 from 6 votes, ranking #15 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on October 27, 2014.

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