# Santiago Maza's 'Black Shine' Examines 2006 Mining Tragedy That Buried 63

Santiago Maza, director of State of Silence, has made Black Shine, a documentary about the aftermath of a 2006 mining disaster in which 63 miners were buried. The film examines the tragedy's lasting consequences and brings renewed attention to the disaster and its impact.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/morelia-film-festival-black-shine-aftermath-mining-tragedy-1236918375/) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:23:57 +0000