Join us Tuesday, October 2nd for an uncompromising look at Canada’s mining industry, which according to the filmmakers has no concern for people or the environment in its pursuit of profit. THE HOLE STORY is an alternative mining history to the mainstream commercial narrative of economic development and prosperity. This screening is co-presented with the Mining Injustice Solidarity Network. Hope to see you there!
THE HOLE STORY
A skewering analysis of the the ways in which Canadian mining companies have put profit before people and the environment.
Richard Desjardins and Robert Monderie / Canada / 2011 / 79 ‘ / English
WHAT: Screening of THE HOLE STORY
WHEN: Monday, October 2, 6:45PM
WHERE: Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West
COST: Suggested donation $2-5
INFO: cinemapolitica.org/bloor
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook event
This screening is co-presented with the Mining Injustice Solidarity Network and will be followed by a discussion with local organizers.
SYNOPSIS: “Don’t know much about mines? Not many people do. Mines don’t talk. Especially about their history.”
Richard Desjardins and Robert Monderie relate this history in their latest documentary, THE HOLE STORY, a documentary which continues in the same provocative vein as their earlier FOREST ALERT.
The history of mining in Canada is the 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, copper in Rouyn…Using striking images, rare archival footage, interviews and their trademark humorous social commentary, Desjardin and Monderie make their case against the way mining has been done in Canada with clarity and conviction.
Click this link to view the trailer for the film and read more.