Women of the Mine

Female Miners in Bolivia

Portraits of three women who live and work in the infamous mines of El Cerro Rico in Bolivia. Work inside the mines has been limited to men, while the women are forced to work outside searching for mineral scraps on the side of the mountain. The film highlights the women's strength, determination and resilience in the face of struggle and hardship.

"Women of the Mine is enthusiastically recommended, especially for educators who are teaching in environmental, South American, gender, social, and labor studies." - Educational Media Reviews Online

"A tale of personal courage on the part of people who are trapped in a generational cycle of poverty, illness, and death, this is recommended." - Video Librarian