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202317 minGdoc-short

Texada

202317 minGdoc-short

Limestone excavated from the quarries of Texada Island carries a history that spans millions of years, used in products like toothpaste.

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Josephine Anderson,

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Limestone excavated from the quarries of Texada Island carries a history that spans millions of years, used in products like toothpaste.

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Josephine Andersondirector

Claire Sanforddirector

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A worker in the quarries of Texada Island reflects on the passage of time, noting, “Some days go very fast, and some weeks go very slow.” The documentary captures the contrast between human time and the geological timescale of limestone extraction. This stone, rich in history, is processed and repurposed for everyday products, including toothpaste. The film presents a unique perspective on the labor and materials that shape modern life on this Canadian island.

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