Under the Forest (2021)
In the Forest of Dean is a community of people continuing the ancient practice of Freemining: a traditional way of mining for coal an iron ore in small scale mines. The detailed knowledge involved has been passed on by oral tradition since time immemorial. This film gives a snapshot of three of the last operational mines in the Forest and the people that work them.
Director: Ryan Powell
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Jonathan Wright as Himself |
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Philip Schwarz as Himself |
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Mike Howell as Himself |
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Kealan Ward as Himself |
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Rob Rutsch as Himself |
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Mark Ward as Himself |
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Paul Baverstock as Himself |
| Directing | Ryan Powell | Director |