I wanted to use this review space as an opportunity to inform people about what is currently going on with this documentary's protagonist, Basilio Vargas, and the fundraiser I have going for him right now. I have become friends with Basilio Vargas through social media and he is actually quite a lovely human being. Unfortunately, Basilio suffered a major accident this past November (2023) on his birthday and fell 170 feet (50 meters) down a mineshaft. He fractured his skull, clavicle, and knee; as a result, he will not be able to work for the next six months. This will result in Basilio not being able to have any income to support his wife and three year old daughter. I have started raising money through GoFundMe and sending it to Basilio:. Please look it up on Google "Rising from the Fall Basilio Vargas GoFundMe". I hope you will all join in helping Basilio with a donation and/or spreading the word about this GoFundMe!
Other than that, I can note that the mother is still alive and that both brothers are still miners. Basilio unfortunately struggles with silicosis. Basilio is also 18 months away from being able to complete a university education he had to put on hold during COVID.
Other than that, I can note that the mother is still alive and that both brothers are still miners. Basilio unfortunately struggles with silicosis. Basilio is also 18 months away from being able to complete a university education he had to put on hold during COVID.