Published: April 8, 2000
The Arizona Daily Wildcat reported in April 2000 about the struggle for justice for former Navajo uranium miners:
The film also documents the adversities the Cly family has faced as a result of the uranium mining of Monument Valley.
Bernie Cly, who used to work on the mines, is currently suing the U.S. government for monetary compensation, but the government is refusing payment. According to Spitz, there has been a lack of communication on both sides.
“With the film we can educate more people and shed light on our situation,” said Cly Begay. “We can get a reaction from people who are able to do something about it.”
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