The Salt Mines(1990)
The Salt Mines Synopsis
Explores the lives of Sara, Gigi and Giovanna, three Latino transvestites who for years have lived on the streets of Manhattan supporting their drug addictions through prostitution. They made their temporary home inside broken garbage trucks that the Sanitation Department keeps next to the salt deposits used in the winter to melt the snow. The three friends share the place known as "The Salt Mines".
The Salt Mines (1990) is a documentary film directed by Susana Aikin, released on October 1, 1990 with a runtime of 47m. It stars Ricardo, Gigi and Giovanna. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Susana Aikin
- Producers:
- Susana Aikin, Carlos Aparicio
- Composer:
- Elliott Sharp
- Production:
- Frameline, Starfish
- Status:
- Released
The Salt Mines Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Susana Aikin, produced by Susana Aikin and Carlos Aparicio.
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The Salt Mines Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Salt Mines – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Salt Mines online?
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The Salt Mines (1990) is available to stream on History Vault and OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Salt Mines?
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The main cast of The Salt Mines (1990) includes Ricardo, Gigi and Giovanna. The film was directed by Susana Aikin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Salt Mines released?
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The Salt Mines was released on October 1, 1990 and runs for 47m.
Is The Salt Mines worth watching?
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The Salt Mines (1990) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.