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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Orval "Hoppy" Ray
Crew: Bradley Beesley (Director of Photography), James D. Payne (Sound), Bradley Beesley (Director), Julianna Brannum (Director), Leah Marino (Editor), James D. Payne (Director)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: KERA, ITVS, Native American Public Telecommunications
Runtime: 57 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Nov 20, 2007
IMDb: 4
