Shellmound (2004)
Native Bones and Toxic Waste Buried Under a Shopping Mall
“Shellmound” is the story of how one location was transformed from a sacred center of pre-historic cultures to a commercial mecca for modern people. What began as a Native American burial ground three thousand years ago, was transformed first into an amusement park, and later an industrial age paint factory. Now, the tainted ancient soil sits beneath the glittering lights of Banana Republic, Victoria’s Secret, and the AMC movie theaters. “Shellmound” examines the decisions made during the recent toxic cleanup, excavation, and construction of the Bay Street mall through the eyes of the city of Emeryville, the developer, the archaeologists, and the native Californians who worked on the site.
Cast
- Diem Jones - Narrator
Screenplay
Themes
Ancient Evolution and Nature Origins, Industrial Revolution: Steam and Iron Age
Keywords
capitalism, environment, native peoples, urban studies, social politics, bay area, indigenous peoples, emeryville, urban planning, environmental documentary, history
Trailer
Shellmound TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Shellmound about?
- “Shellmound” is the story of how one location was transformed from a sacred center of pre-historic cultures to a commercial mecca for modern people. What began as a Native American burial ground three thousand years ago, was transformed first into an amusement park, and later an industrial age paint factory. Now, the tainted ancient soil sits beneath the glittering lights of Banana Republic, Victoria’s Secret, and the AMC movie theaters. “Shellmound” examines the decisions made during the recent toxic cleanup, excavation, and construction of the Bay Street mall through the eyes of the city of Emeryville, the developer, the archaeologists, and the native Californians who worked on the site.
- Who directed Shellmound?
- Shellmound was directed by Andrés Cediel.
- Who stars in Shellmound?
- Shellmound stars Diem Jones.
- How long is Shellmound?
- Shellmound has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is Shellmound?
- Shellmound is a Documentary, History film.
- What are the themes of Shellmound?
- The themes of Shellmound include: Ancient Evolution and Nature Origins, Industrial Revolution: Steam and Iron Age.