Dicing with Death, Ep. 03 - Nicaragua: In the Name of the Law
(Nicaragua: Au nom de la loi)
Mathieu Orcel | Documentary, Series
2018 | 52 minutes | France
On the Caribbean with the Miskito fishermen, you see a spark in people's eyes. A spark that must be kept quiet to avoid a dynamite explosion, which could blow up an entire village.
Synopsis
Mining stands as the predominant industry, particularly in the raw gold extraction sector. However, for Hilario to transport essential dynamite, he faces the daunting task of navigating perilous roads, all under the watchful eye of the police, where the fragile detonators are at constant risk of exploding.
Series Description
Dicing with Death showcases individuals who brave extreme dangers and risk their lives to earn a living through vehicle driving. They navigate treacherous routes across the globe, crossing seemingly impossible terrain daily to reach their destinations. These courageous individuals put their lives on the line in the pursuit of survival.
Citation
Main credits
Orcel, Mathieu (film director)
Carel, Dominique (film producer)
Other credits
Cinematography, Jean Pierre Guillerez; editing, Patrice Lucchini.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Caribbean Studies
Central America
Economics + Social Class Issues
Environment + Sustainability
Geography
Labor Studies
Latin American Studies
Sociology
Keywords
Clips
DIRECTOR: Mathieu Orcel
NATIONALITY: France
YEAR: 2018
GENRE: Documentary, Series
LANGUAGE: English; Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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