The Creek Runs Red
2007•NR•57m•7.0•Released
Documentary
The town of Picher, Oklahoma, was once home to the world's richest lead and zinc mining field. After decades of mining, towering piles of mine waste covered 25,000 acres, devastating Quapaw tribal lands and local economies. Acid mine water burned nearby Tar Creek and stained it red. Despite these environmental hazards, many people in Picher desperately wished to stay and revitalize their town.
Director
Bradley Beesley
Writer
James D. Payne
Languages
English
Studio
KERA
Cast
Orval "Hoppy" Ray
Narrator
Production
Company
KERA
Company
ITVS
Company
Native American Public Telecommunications
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