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Demon Mineral is a powerful documentary that delves into the enduring impacts of uranium mining on sacred Indigenous lands. Filmed over four years with the close oversight and guidance of the Diné (Navajo) community, this film offers a poignant exploration of the consequences of uranium extraction. It tells the story from two distinct perspectives: the scarred landscape itself and the resilient people who call it home. Director Hadley Austin's documentary explores the deep-rooted practical and spiritual reasons why the Navajo people remain on their land despite the radioactive dangers they face. Through striking infrared black-and-white cinematography, the film vividly captures the invisible yet pervasive threat of uranium mining. Austin also sheds light on the alarming lack of awareness and attention this issue receives compared to other nuclear disasters, making it a compelling and urgent story of resilience and environmental injustice. The documentary aims to bring attention to the ongoing uranium mining and its devastating environmental and health impacts. It advocates for the cessation of uranium mining and calls for a viable cleanup plan to address this urgent issue.
- Year2023
- Runtime88 minutes
- LanguageDiné, English
- CountryUSA
- PremiereIndia Premiere
- GenreCost of Growth
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorHadley Austin
- ScreenwriterHadley Austin, Tommy Rock
- ProducerNevo Shinaar, Emma Robbins
- CastEmma Robbins, Lisa Robbins, Jesse Holiday, Deb Haaland, Tommy Rock
- CinematographerYoni Goldstein Timothy Fryett
- Sound DesignJulian Flavin
Demon Mineral is a powerful documentary that delves into the enduring impacts of uranium mining on sacred Indigenous lands. Filmed over four years with the close oversight and guidance of the Diné (Navajo) community, this film offers a poignant exploration of the consequences of uranium extraction. It tells the story from two distinct perspectives: the scarred landscape itself and the resilient people who call it home. Director Hadley Austin's documentary explores the deep-rooted practical and spiritual reasons why the Navajo people remain on their land despite the radioactive dangers they face. Through striking infrared black-and-white cinematography, the film vividly captures the invisible yet pervasive threat of uranium mining. Austin also sheds light on the alarming lack of awareness and attention this issue receives compared to other nuclear disasters, making it a compelling and urgent story of resilience and environmental injustice. The documentary aims to bring attention to the ongoing uranium mining and its devastating environmental and health impacts. It advocates for the cessation of uranium mining and calls for a viable cleanup plan to address this urgent issue.
- Year2023
- Runtime88 minutes
- LanguageDiné, English
- CountryUSA
- PremiereIndia Premiere
- GenreCost of Growth
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorHadley Austin
- ScreenwriterHadley Austin, Tommy Rock
- ProducerNevo Shinaar, Emma Robbins
- CastEmma Robbins, Lisa Robbins, Jesse Holiday, Deb Haaland, Tommy Rock
- CinematographerYoni Goldstein Timothy Fryett
- Sound DesignJulian Flavin