A 2008 book by Alain Deneault prompted a legal battle against Canadian mining companies Barrick Gold and Banro, leading to a SLAPP suit over its claims.
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A 2008 book by Alain Deneault prompted a legal battle against Canadian mining companies Barrick Gold and Banro, leading to a SLAPP suit over its claims.
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Alain Deneault faces a legal battle after the release of his 2008 book Noir Canada, which critiques Canadian mining companies operating in Africa. The documentary follows Deneault and his co-writers as they respond to a SLAPP suit from Barrick Gold and Banro. Directed by Julien Fréchette, Silence Is Gold premiered at the 2012 Montreal International Documentary Festival and later received a Jutra Award nomination for Best Documentary Film in 2014. The film runs for 77 minutes.
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- Meet Alain Deneault and his fight against a SLAPP suit.
- See the impact of Canadian mining companies in Africa.
- Find out about the 2012 Montreal International Documentary Festival.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 2012 Montreal International Documentary Festival.
- Alain Deneault's book Noir Canada was published in 2008.
- The film has a duration of 77 minutes.
- Silence Is Gold received a Jutra Award nomination in 2014.
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Who directed the documentary Silence is Gold?
Julien Fréchette directed the documentary Silence Is Gold.
What is the main subject of the book Noir Canada?
Noir Canada discusses the activities of Canadian mining companies in Africa.
When did Silence is Gold premiere?
Silence Is Gold premiered at the 2012 Montreal International Documentary Festival.
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