Sand Wars
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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Genre: Documentary
Director: Denis Delestrac
Actors: Eric Chaumillon, George Borden, Pieter de Pous, Riza Damanik, Sumaira Abdulali
Country: Canada
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