The Hole Story
(Hoyos (Trou Story))
Richard Desjardins, Robert Monderie | Documentary
2011 | 80 minutes | Canada
Using striking images, rare archival footage, interviews, and humorous social commentary, the directors make a clear case against the way mining has been done in Canada.
Synopsis
The history of mining in Canada is a story of astronomical profits made with disregard for the environment and human health. The story of nickel in Sudbury, silver in Cobalt, gold in Timmins, and copper in Rouyn... Using striking images, rare archival footage, interviews, and their trademark humorous social commentary, the directors make a clear case against the way mining has been conducted in Canada.
The Hole Story is a film that sounds the alarm about mining. In a country rich in mineral resources, mining companies have historically paid little tax, while local municipalities bear the financial burden of building and maintaining the roads they use to transport their wealth to other countries. Some films are essential viewing, and The Hole Story is one of them!
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Main credits
Desjardins, Richard (screenwriter)
Desjardins, Richard (director)
Monderie, Robert (screenwriter)
Monderie, Robert (director)
Loumède, Colette (film producer)
Other credits
Research, script and direction: Richard Desjardins and Robert Monderie.
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Pragda subjects
Economics + Social Class Issues
Environment + Sustainability
Geography
Health + Aging
Labor Studies
North America
Political Science
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DIRECTOR: Richard Desjardins, Robert Monderie
NATIONALITY: Canada
YEAR: 2011
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: English; Spanish; Other languages; French
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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