Mine Disaster Resuce Hits Big Screen

Produces Mike Medavoy and Edward McGurn have won the film rights to bring the story of the 2010 Copiapó mining accident to the big screen says THR

The movie will chronicle “the events surrounding the mine’s collapse and the subsequent rescue efforts, which culminated in the emotional retrieval of all 33 miners after 69 days trapped half a mile beneath the surface."

Jose Rivera, who was nominated for an Oscar for writing The Motorcycle Diaries, will pen the script

“Like millions of people around the world, I was completely engrossed watching the rescue at Copiapó. At its heart, this is a story about the triumph of the human spirit and a testament to the courage and perseverance of the Chilean people. I can't think of a better story than this one to bring to the screen,” said Medavoy.

Production on the film is scheduled to start in 2012.