To Use a Mountain
Synopsis
Six rural American communities are marked as candidates for an unthinkable fate: their land, a burial ground for 77,000 tons of nuclear waste. Against the impassive logic of government analysis and archives, a people’s history of resistance and stewardship emerges through a visceral journey across the landscapes, ecologies, and personal histories of the candidate sites.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Visions du Réel
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Casey Carter
- Original Score
- Kara-Lis Coverdale
- Original Title
- To Use a Mountain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Casey Carter
Kara-Lis Coverdale
Casey Carter
Casey Carter
Colleen Cassingham, Jonna McKone, Brett Story, Ryan Krivoshey, Maida Lynn
Department Leadership Roster
Casey Carter
Director
Casey Carter
Editor
Colleen Cassingham
Producer
Jonna McKone
Producer
Kara-Lis Coverdale
Original Music Composer
Casey Carter
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for To Use a Mountain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Use a Mountain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is To Use a Mountain about?
Six rural American communities are marked as candidates for an unthinkable fate: their land, a burial ground for 77,000 tons of nuclear waste. Against the impassive logic of government analysis and archives, a people’s history of resistance and stewardship emerges through a visceral journey across the landscapes, ecologies, and personal histories of the candidate sites.
Who directed To Use a Mountain?
To Use a Mountain was directed by Casey Carter.
Who stars in To Use a Mountain?
The principal cast of To Use a Mountain includes Not specified.
When was To Use a Mountain released and how long is it?
To Use a Mountain was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for To Use a Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To Use a Mountain was composed by Kara-Lis Coverdale.