Under the Forest

Under the Forest 2021 Directed by Ryan Powell

In the Forest of Dean is a community of people continuing the ancient practice of Freemining: a traditional way of mining for coal an iron ore in small scale mines. The detailed knowledge involved has been passed on by oral tradition since time immemorial. This film gives a snapshot of three of the last operational mines in the Forest and the people that work them.

Country United Kingdom

Production Country United Kingdom

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Release Date 13 December 2021

13 mins