My roommate was a Chilean miner for Halloween. Less than twenty days have passed since the 33 miners who were stuck underground for over 2 months emerged back into the world, and the costume was a hit. On October 13th, cameras were set up in the midst of a Chilean desert to publicize a live feed on countless new stations around the world. As the miners stepped out of a Phoenix 2 capsule created by NASA, the rescue looked more like a scene from a science fiction movie than real life. In those first moments when the miners began to surface, one by one out of their underground prison, I couldnt help but think, Wow this would make a great movie! And, I wasnt alone.
Within days of the miners rescue, talks of documentaries and feature films were rampant. Many production studios were scrambling to secure the rights to the made-for-film story of the men. An
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international frenzy of reporters begged for interviews. Information was released indicating that the minors had come to a contractual agreement while still underground concerning the expected fame and online movies the money that would result from their entrapment. The men apparently promised never to reveal personal details of how they endured those first 17 days before contact was established with the outside world. They also agreed to evenly divide all future proceeds from what can best be described as a filmmakers dream.
Tragedy turned heroic rescue- a better byline couldnt be made up. Theres much more to the story though, and while all the future movies, books, and interviews might paint a picture of those dramatic sixty-nine days below ground. Its what happened above the surface and after the rescue that might be even more revealing.
The Chilean President Sebastian Pinera found himself in the middle of a political opportunity and milked the successful rescue for all its worth. The government granted the press nearly free access to the sight allowing for unlimited online streaming of the president hugging each man who emerged from the capsule, one by one.
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