A new Wyoming PBS documentary is heading underground to spotlight the people behind one of the state's most essential and least understood industries: trona mining.
The public is invited to the world premiere of Afar and Below: The Story of the Wyoming Trona Miners at the Broadway Theater in Rock Springs on the 28th.
The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. with refreshments, followed by the screening at 6 p.m., and concludes with a panel discussion moderated by Rock Springs native and filmmaker Mark Pedri of Burning Torch Productions.
We're incredibly proud to host this world premiere in Sweetwater County, home to generations of trona miners featured in the film. This unique industry and its dedication to Wyoming's economic stability are critical to our state and nation.
Wyoming PBS CEO Joanna Kail says, There's no better place to celebrate their legacy and community than right where their stories began.
Author's summary: Wyoming PBS premieres trona mining documentary.