That's the Price

That's the Price

1970•41m

Documentary

What happens to two dying coal towns in British Columbia when an American corporation provides a contract for millions of tons of coking coal? The film follows the consequences for the towns of Natal and Michel, suggesting that industrial growth has its price, especially with regard to the environment.

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Production

ONF | NFB

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Budd Knapp

Self - Narrator (voice)

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