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Sand Wars

Sand Wars

# How the World is Running Out of Sand
Documentary
📜 Overview: Is sand an infinite resource? Can the existing supply satisfy a gigantic demand fueled by construction booms? What are the consequences of intensive beach sand mining for the environment and the neighboring populations?
💵 Budget: USD 630,000
🌏 Languages Available: English , French
📆 Date Released: 2013-10-19
⌚ Running Time: 74 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 8.5

Beloved Cast

Sumaira Abdulali original image
Sumaira Abdulali
George Borden original image
George Borden
Eric Chaumillon original image
Eric Chaumillon
Riza Damanik original image
Riza Damanik
Pieter de Pous original image
Pieter de Pous

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