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Marmato

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The residents of a town in Colombia spend six years fighting a Canadian mining company's plan to mine gold under their homes.

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Daniel Fienberg HitFix 01/24/2014
A-
This is a good yarn -- unlike so many Sundance docs, it doesn't wear its Importance on its sleeve, even if there's ample thematic heft -- and also a good film. Go to Full Review
Guy Lodge Variety 01/19/2014
Mark Grieco's detailed, patient chronicle of a Colombian gold rush is equal parts passion and compassion project. Go to Full Review
Mark Bell Film Threat 01/29/2014
3.5/5
The identities of the people, the town and mining are all tightly intertwined. Maybe there's a diplomatic solution to be found, but that is made difficult... Go to Full Review
Mark Adams Screen International 01/19/2014
Offers a fascinating glimpse into life in a tough and resilient community where they are struggling to protect their way of life. Go to Full Review
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06/08/2014 Very interesting documentary on the gold mining situation in Columbia See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis The residents of a town in Colombia spend six years fighting a Canadian mining company's plan to mine gold under their homes.
Director
Mark Grieco
Producer
Mark Grieco, Stuart Reid, Izabel Hoyos, Harry Swartz-Turfle
Screenwriter
Mark Grieco, Stuart Reid
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 26, 2017
Runtime
1h 27m
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