Three women, ages 16 to 40, work as night watch guards in the dangerous Cerro Rico mining district of Potosi, Bolivia.
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Three women, ages 16 to 40, work as night watch guards in the dangerous Cerro Rico mining district of Potosi, Bolivia.
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Lucía, Ivone, and Abigail work as night watch women in the Cerro Rico mining district of Potosi, Bolivia. At ages 40, 16, and 17, they face daily threats from male miners and dangerous conditions underground. Armed with courage and dynamite, these women protect themselves and each other. Their experiences reflect the challenges women encounter in a male-dominated mining industry. "Minerita," directed by Raúl de la Fuente, runs for 27 minutes.
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- Meet Lucía, Ivone, and Abigail in the Potosi mines.
- See the realities of women in mining.
- Find out about the 88th Academy Awards shortlist.
Did You Know
- Minerita was shortlisted from 74 entries for the 88th Academy Awards.
- The film features three women working in the Potosi mines: Lucía, Ivone, and Abigail.
- Ivone is only 16 years old and works in a dangerous mining environment.
- Minerita has a runtime of 27 minutes.
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What is the duration of the documentary Minerita?
Minerita has a duration of 27 minutes.
Who directed the documentary Minerita?
Minerita was directed by Raúl de la Fuente.
How many women are featured in the documentary Minerita?
The documentary features three women: Lucía, Ivone, and Abigail.
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