The Creek Runs Red

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

Keywords:oklahoma, native american, mining, relocation, water pollution, woman director, environmental disaster

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