The Salt Mines (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1990, The Salt Mines is a documentary film directed by Susana Aikin, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. Explores the lives of Sara, Gigi and Giovanna, three Latino transvestites who for years have lived on the streets of Manhattan supporting their drug addictions through prostitution. They made their temporary home inside broken garbage trucks that the Sanitation Department keeps next to the salt deposits used in the winter to melt the snow. The three friends share the place known as "The Salt Mines".
Who’s in it. The Salt Mines stars Ricardo as Self (as Sara), Gigi as Self and Giovanna as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Salt Mines has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault and OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Salt Mines page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Salt Mines (1990)?
- In US, The Salt Mines is available to stream on History Vault and OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Salt Mines worth watching?
- The Salt Mines holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Salt Mines?
- The Salt Mines stars Ricardo, Gigi and Giovanna.
- When was The Salt Mines released?
- The Salt Mines was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.