Where Heaven Meets Hell
Brief Synopsis
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Hundreds of independent sulfur miners ascend Kawah Ijen, an active volcano in Indonesia, for very little pay in exchange for the weight of the sulfur they mine each day. Unable to afford safety gear, the miners are completely exposed to the harsh and toxic conditions, breathing in the sulfuric gases
Cast & Crew
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Sasha Friedlander
Director
Sally Jo Fifer
Executive Producer
Sasha Friedlander
Cinematographer
Sasha Friedlander
Editor
Sasha Friedlander
Producer
Bao Nguyen
Cinematographer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Sasha Films
Technical Specs
Duration
54m
Synopsis
Hundreds of independent sulfur miners ascend Kawah Ijen, an active volcano in Indonesia, for very little pay in exchange for the weight of the sulfur they mine each day. Unable to afford safety gear, the miners are completely exposed to the harsh and toxic conditions, breathing in the sulfuric gases and carrying the sulfur on their backs. Here, we follow four of these miners who desperately struggle to support their families and aspire to provide their children with a better future.
Director
Sasha Friedlander
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Sasha Films
Technical Specs
Duration
54m
