Tuscarora
Synopsis
Dennis and Julie Parks left the eastern seaboard in the early 1960's, settling in the former mining boomtown of Tuscarora, Nevada, population twelve. They spent the next twenty-five years operating and expanding their pottery school, raising a family and running a studio. A mining company, motivated by high gold prices, began a large open pit gold mining operation just outside of town in 1989. Nevada, encouraging mining, writes its laws to favor that industry's interests over all others. The pit grew ever larger, and the town found its very existence threatened. Spurning buyout offers from the mining company, the Parkses and the other residents decided to stay and fight the near-certain destruction of Tuscarora. As the video chronicles the ongoing saga, we learn much about the Parkses, their school, Dennis' clay work and life in the wide open west.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Schickele
- Original Title
- Tuscarora
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Schickele
Department Leadership Roster
David Schickele
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuscarora
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tuscarora about?
Dennis and Julie Parks left the eastern seaboard in the early 1960's, settling in the former mining boomtown of Tuscarora, Nevada, population twelve. They spent the next twenty-five years operating and expanding their pottery school, raising a family and running a studio. A mining company, motivated by high gold prices, began a large open pit gold mining operation just outside of town in 1989. Nevada, encouraging mining, writes its laws to favor that industry's interests over all others. The pit grew ever larger, and the town found its very existence threatened. Spurning buyout offers from the mining company, the Parkses and the other residents decided to stay and fight the near-certain destruction of Tuscarora. As the video chronicles the ongoing saga, we learn much about the Parkses, their school, Dennis' clay work and life in the wide open west.
Who directed Tuscarora?
Tuscarora was directed by David Schickele.
Who stars in Tuscarora?
The principal cast of Tuscarora includes Not specified.
When was Tuscarora released and how long is it?
Tuscarora was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 58m.