After the Gold
More than a century ago, large scale gold mining was begun at Kolar Gold Field, Mysore. At its peak, the mines employed 36,000 workers who braved the dangerous labour and built a new life in the mining camp. Today, many third and fourth generation gold miners face the threat of not just unemployment but displacement from the area they have made their own. This film is a tribute to the "labouring lions" of Kolar Gold Field, a historical reconstruction of their work, culture and rich political traditions.
Director: Janaki Nair
Writer: Janaki Nair
Cast
Janaki Nair
Narrator
Narayan Nair
Retired Mining Employee
Kasinathan
Retired Mining Employee
J. Williams
Retired Mining Employee
Krishnaraj
Retired Mining Employee
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