Two residents remain in the ghost town of Anyox, British Columbia, as the film examines its abandoned mining facilities and labor history.
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Two residents remain in the ghost town of Anyox, British Columbia, as the film examines its abandoned mining facilities and labor history.
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Anyox, British Columbia, once thrived as a company town, now stands largely abandoned. The film follows the lives of its two remaining residents while detailing the town's mining history and the environmental consequences of its industrial past. Directed by Ryan Ermacora and Jessica Johnson, the documentary features large format cinematography and archival research. It premiered at the Cinéma du Réel film festival in March 2022 and was later screened at the Vancouver International Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- See the environmental impact of mining in Anyox.
- Meet the people behind Anyox's mining history.
- Find out about the town's labour relations before abandonment.
Did You Know
- Anyox is located in British Columbia, Canada.
- The film had its premiere in March 2022.
- It was longlisted for the Directors Guild of Canada's 2022 Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award.
- The documentary has a runtime of 87 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Anyox?
Anyox was directed by Ryan Ermacora and Jessica Johnson.
When did Anyox premiere?
Anyox premiered in March 2022 at the Cinéma du Réel film festival in France.
What award was Anyox longlisted for?
Anyox was longlisted for the Directors Guild of Canada's 2022 Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award.
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