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Sand Wars (2013)

PG · 2013-10-19 · 1h 14m · EN
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How the World is Running Out of Sand

Is sand an infinite resource? Can the existing supply satisfy a gigantic demand fueled by construction booms? What are the consequences of intensive beach sand mining for the environment and the neighboring populations?

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Denis DelestracDirector, Writer
Budget
$630K

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Sumaira AbdulaliSumaira AbdulaliGeorge BordenGeorge BordenEric ChaumillonEric ChaumillonRiza DamanikRiza DamanikPieter de PousPieter de Pous

Keywords

SandShortage

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinitySand · ShortagePacingShortDirector preference855239Actor preference1604104 · 1604105 · 1604106Country preferenceCa

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What is Sand Wars about?

Is sand an infinite resource? Can the existing supply satisfy a gigantic demand fueled by construction booms? What are the consequences of intensive beach sand mining for the environment and the neighboring populations?

How long is Sand Wars?

Sand Wars has a runtime of 74 minutes.