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202493 minGdocumentary

Environmental Crime

Unearth

202493 minGdocumentary

Two sets of siblings in Bristol Bay, Alaska, confront plans for the Pebble Mine that threaten their homes and livelihoods.

Environmental Crime

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Auberin Strickland,

Dunedin Strickland

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Two sets of siblings in Bristol Bay, Alaska, confront plans for the Pebble Mine that threaten their homes and livelihoods.

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Hunter Nolandirector

Auberin Stricklanddirector

Dunedin Stricklanddirector

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In Bristol Bay, Alaska, the Salmon sisters and Strickland brothers confront the proposed Pebble Mine project threatening their community. The Salmon sisters engage with the federal EPA, advocating for regulatory action against the mine. Meanwhile, the Strickland brothers, independent fishermen, investigate private meetings to reveal the developer's claims. Together, they navigate political pressures and environmental concerns, determined to protect their homes and livelihoods from potential disaster.

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