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Moving Mountains

Directed by Laura Sky
Canada, 1981 (documentary, 26 minutes, colour, English)
Also known as "Elles soulevent les montagnes"

Film Description:
"Laura Sky's documentary on women coal-miners in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia. The women talk about life in the mine, about working in a traditionally male job, and about the men's reactions to their presence."
-- World Film Festival / Festival des films du monde (source)

Film Credits (partial):
Film Editing: Cathy Blow
Music: Donna Green
Production Company: Skyworks, Steelworkers United
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