Wolverine Productions SA

Synopsis

Sand Mining Ruin’ tells the story of the river sand thieves, their illegal mining of our rivers and the horrific environmental destruction. Sand mining corporations are destroying our drinking water sources, stealing our soil that we need to grow our food, chopping the trees and plants that give us oxygen and destroying a place called home for many river and land species.

The film traces the damage caused to the conduits of our drinking water. Rivers are vital to our survival. Government officials and environmentalists work in dangerous criminal territories. With a heartfelt love for people and nature, the environmental officials and activists work tirelessly to put an end to this problem as it affects all of us. These defenders come from environmental organisations and enforcement units. They are trying to stop illegal mining but are met with threats as the river sand thieves believe themselves to be above the law – they hold officials at gunpoint. This documentary tells it all - from the scars on the floodplains to polluted water to dying habitats to the life-threatening dangers posed by these outlaws. A stark horror story with bitter irony - the very protectors of citizens, of our drinking water and sources of life are subjected to attacks.

Premise and Motivation

This is a film aimed at environmental change and forms part of Wolverine Productions' campaign against illegal and unregulated river sand mining.

The indiscriminate mining of river sand is an issue not many people are aware of, however, it poses a major threat to the environment and has serious repercussions. This film will establish the ground-truth of events and perspectives to elicit change and encourage environmental action.

This short documentary investigates the damage these lawless miners are causing and highlights the tireless dedication of the environmental protectors in trying to stop their illegal behaviour. Environmental defenders have taken up this battle to stop the thieves but have been ignored and the sand mining continues. The public has the right to know where their building sand comes from. Exposing environmental crimes requires all our support and this film is a start.