The 33

Plot
In 2010, a catastrophic mining accident shook the small town of Copiapó, Chile. The San José mine, a copper and gold extraction site operated by the Andes Iron mining company, caved in, sealing 33 workers inside the labyrinthine tunnels. The miners, a diverse group of men drawn from various walks of life, found themselves trapped in a narrow, cramped space measuring 22 feet in diameter. The collapse, which occurred on August 5, happened when an underground excavation gave way to a cavern beneath it. The mine, operated by a local Chilean company, had a history of safety concerns. However, with the world experiencing the 2008 financial crisis and the high prices of copper, no one wanted to report the problems that plagued this underground facility, fearing it would lead to shutdown and loss of livelihoods. The first 24 hours were chaotic, as frantic family members of the trapped miners began to protest outside the mine's entrance. Local authorities and the government of Chile struggled to provide effective communication about the unfolding crisis. Panic and uncertainty gripped the town of Copiapó as news spread rapidly throughout the small community. One of the trapped miners, Florencio Avalos, initially called his family using his cell phone, providing them with the crucial information that they were alive and buried deep beneath the mine's surface. His courageous act offered a glimmer of hope for those outside waiting anxiously for news. As time passed and communication became increasingly difficult, the miners' families, who would come to be known as "Las Familias" during this ordeal, grew desperate. The miners themselves tried various tactics to signal their presence to the world. Luis Urzúa, an accomplished mechanic and an assistant foreman at the San José mine, took control of the rescue efforts underground. He devised a plan to make a makeshift communication device, utilizing a radio, which would enable him to send a message to the outside world. Meanwhile, on the ground, engineers, scientists, and rescue experts gathered in desperation, discussing possible strategies to save the lives of these trapped workers. As the pressure mounted, a team led by Álvaro Leiva and Roberto Peña took charge, coordinating efforts from Chile's government to the United States' rescue teams. Their efforts were bolstered by the expertise of Jeff Haney, a veteran American miner with extensive experience in cave-ins. Together, the rescue crews devised a detailed plan of attack, taking into account factors like the mine's narrow tunnels, unstable rock formations, and a water table that loomed menacingly above the mine.
Reviews
Norah
Impressed by the 33 miners' professionalism and discipline, as well as the government's open and transparent handling of the crisis. It's no wonder Chile has become one of the most developed nations in South America.
Georgia
Three and a half stars. It's surprising that with so many mining disasters in China, there hasn't been a similar film produced.
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