The Salt Mines (1990)
Explores the lives of Sara, Gigi and Giovanna, three Latino transvestites who for years have lived on the streets of Manhattan supporting their drug addictions through prostitution. They made their temporary home inside broken garbage trucks that the Sanitation Department keeps next to the salt deposits used in the winter to melt the snow. The three friends share the place known as "The Salt Mines".
Director: Susana Aikin, Carlos Aparicio
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: October 1, 1990
Cast
Music: Elliott Sharp
Production: Frameline, Starfish
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Themes
Homelessness and Survival on the Streets, Homelessness Struggle and Street Reality
Keywords
prostitute, transvestite, drug addiction, squatter, hiv, crack cocaine, poverty, crack addict, homeless, substance abuse, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Salt Mines about?
- Explores the lives of Sara, Gigi and Giovanna, three Latino transvestites who for years have lived on the streets of Manhattan supporting their drug addictions through prostitution. They made their temporary home inside broken garbage trucks that the Sanitation Department keeps next to the salt deposits used in the winter to melt the snow. The three friends share the place known as "The Salt Mines".
- Who directed The Salt Mines?
- The Salt Mines was directed by Susana Aikin, Carlos Aparicio.
- Who stars in The Salt Mines?
- The Salt Mines stars Ricardo, Gigi, Giovanna.
- How long is The Salt Mines?
- The Salt Mines has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is The Salt Mines?
- The Salt Mines is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Salt Mines produced?
- The Salt Mines was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Salt Mines?
- The themes of The Salt Mines include: Homelessness and Survival on the Streets, Homelessness Struggle and Street Reality.