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ON FILM: Last Tour of the El Paso Smelter

 

   Charles talks with historian and documentary filmmaker, Jackson Polk, about his latest project, "Last Tour of the El Paso Smelter, Vol. 1, The Stacks."  The film traces the history of the ASARCO smoke stacks, from their very beginnings to their demolition in 2013.  Polk talks about the unique experiences he and his videographers went through as they were collecting material for the film.  More information on the film is available at http://elpasogold.com/elpasogold/welcome.html.

Aired Nov. 2, 2013.

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