The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
Synopsis
A devastating mercury spill by the world's richest gold mining corporation transforms a quiet peasant village in Peru's Andean mountains into a hotbed of civil resistance. A courageous young mayor emerges to lead his people on a quest for health care and justice. But powerful interests conspire to thwart the villagers at every turn in this 2-year epic chronicle of the real price of gold.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Stephanie BoydDirector
- Ernesto CabellosDirector
Stills
Themes
peruenvironmental catastrophemercury