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What is Mined Soil about?
Mined Soil is a documentary. Amílcar Cabral studied soil erosion in the Alentejo region of Portugal during the 1950s, linking his findings to his role in the African Liberation Movement. Mined Soil revisits his work while documenting a Canadian-operated gold mining site in the same area. The film-essay features a voiceover that reflects on the physical and metaphorical meanings of soil, addressing themes of memory, exploitation, and crisis. The narrative intertwines past and present, revealing the ongoing impact of these issues.
When was Mined Soil released?
Mined Soil was released in 2014.
How long is Mined Soil?
Mined Soil has a runtime of 34 minutes.
What genre is Mined Soil?
Mined Soil is classified as History, Environment.