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If you enjoyed Sludge, you may also like A Toxic Love Story, Who Are You, Charlie Brown? and Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God. These recommendations share similar themes, tone, or genres, making them great choices for your next watch.
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What is Sludge about?
Shortly after midnight on October 11, 2000, a coal sludge pond in Martin County, Kentucky, broke through an underground mine, propelling 306 million gallons of sludge down two tributaries of the Tug Fork River into the Big Sandy. The Martin County sludge spill killed all aquatic life along 30 miles of river, damaged municipal water systems, and caused millions of dollars in property damage. Appalshop filmmaker Robert Salyer follows the government agencies and community members through their clean up efforts and their attempts to understand the causes of a disaster 30 times larger than the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Filmed over four years, the documentary chronicles the aftermath of the disaster, the Mine Safety and Health Administration whistleblower case of Jack Spadaro, and the looming threat of coal sludge ponds throughout the Appalachian mountains. It blends documentary elements. The story is brought to life by director Robert Salyer. With a runtime of 41 minutes, it offers a concise viewing experience.