Moving Mountains (1980)
The lives of the first women to mine coal in Canada are documented in this award-winning documentary, filmed in the early 1980s. Situated in an open pit mine in the snowy mountains of British Columbia, these young women were breaking new ground, challenging discriminatory labour practices and the closed minds of their male coworkers. The women worked hard and fought for recognition and equity. They were young, spirited, and determined.
Director: Laura Sky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: January 1, 1980
Music: Arlene Mantle, Donna Green
Editing: Cathy Gulkin
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Moving Mountains about?
- The lives of the first women to mine coal in Canada are documented in this award-winning documentary, filmed in the early 1980s. Situated in an open pit mine in the snowy mountains of British Columbia, these young women were breaking new ground, challenging discriminatory labour practices and the closed minds of their male coworkers. The women worked hard and fought for recognition and equity. They were young, spirited, and determined.
- Who directed Moving Mountains?
- Moving Mountains was directed by Laura Sky.
- How long is Moving Mountains?
- Moving Mountains has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is Moving Mountains?
- Moving Mountains is a Documentary film.