Salt of the Earth(2022)
The story of the South Australian man who invented Chicken Salt.
Salt of the Earth Synopsis
An Australian icon found on every supermarket shelf, and coating every game day pack of hot chips. But the story of the South Australian man who invented the famous Chicken Salt has never been told. While he sold the company in the late 70’s to the brand names you see in your cupboard today, he maintains that the original recipe, held secret for more than 40 years, tastes even better.
Salt of the Earth (2022) is a documentary film directed by Jacob Richardson, released on October 20, 2022 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Peter Brinkworth.
- Director:
- Jacob Richardson
- Producers:
- Jacob Richardson, Aida Vucic
- Production:
- Film Focus Productions
- Budget:
- $1,200
- Status:
- Released
Salt of the Earth (2022) Trailer
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Salt of the Earth Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Salt of the Earth.
Salt of the Earth - Official Trailer
Trailer
BBC World News - What is Chicken Salt, the star of the new Australian documentary Salt of the Earth?
Featurette
Salt of the Earth - Weekend Sunrise Segment
Featurette
Salt of the Earth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jacob Richardson, produced by Jacob Richardson and Aida Vucic.
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The main cast of Salt of the Earth (2022) includes Peter Brinkworth. The film was directed by Jacob Richardson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Salt of the Earth released?
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Salt of the Earth was released on October 20, 2022 and runs for 10m.
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