Choropampa: The Price of Gold (2002)
A devastating mercury spill by the world's richest gold mining corporation transforms a quiet peasant village in Peru's Andean mountains into a hotbed of civil resistance. A courageous young mayor emerges to lead his people on a quest for health care and justice. But powerful interests conspire to thwart the villagers at every turn in this 2-year epic chronicle of the real price of gold.
Director: Ernesto Cabellos, Stephanie Boyd
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: March 11, 2002
Country: Peru
Language: Quechua, Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
peru, environmental catastrophe, mercury
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Choropampa: The Price of Gold about?
- A devastating mercury spill by the world's richest gold mining corporation transforms a quiet peasant village in Peru's Andean mountains into a hotbed of civil resistance. A courageous young mayor emerges to lead his people on a quest for health care and justice. But powerful interests conspire to thwart the villagers at every turn in this 2-year epic chronicle of the real price of gold.
- Who directed Choropampa: The Price of Gold?
- Choropampa: The Price of Gold was directed by Ernesto Cabellos, Stephanie Boyd.
- How long is Choropampa: The Price of Gold?
- Choropampa: The Price of Gold has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Choropampa: The Price of Gold?
- Choropampa: The Price of Gold is a Documentary film.
- Where was Choropampa: The Price of Gold produced?
- Choropampa: The Price of Gold was produced in Peru.