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Inspired by the true story of Carlita Rodríguez.
Río Turbio, Patagonia Argentina, 2008.
Welcome, everyone, to a very special night.
Let us invite our contestants to come up to the stage.
And in just a few moments, we will find out who will be crowned
our National Coal Queen.
Sovereign of the miners.
National Coal Festival. Mine 6.
Hey, faggot, huh?
Come here, faggot!
Don't run!
-Come here! Come here! -You better get over here!
Let him go the Gendarmerie with his brother.
Maybe he'll lose those habits of his.
Carlos isn't cut out to be a gendarme. He really wants to work in the mines.
It takes a real man to be a miner.
Not a single decent one came out of me, huh?
-Are they picking you up? -Yeah, but later.
Who is it?
It's me. Let me in.
Serve it.
Go on, open for him.
Leave him. He'll get tired and leave on his own.
Tami.
She doesn't want you to come in.
YCRT - RÍO TURBIO COAL MINING COMPANY
SCORPIO
…members of the church
We walk together
To meet our Lord
We walk
Through the desert under the sun
We can't go forward without the help…
Where did you go, son?
…of the Lord
Together as brothers
Members of the church
We walk together
To meet the Lord
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you…
Taking too long.
Hey. Move away.
Wait, new target.
Way better.
There goes the faggot.
Heads up.
Wait, new target.
Double shot.
Come.
Some of the guys say they've seen a shadow, a silhouette.
Others say it's just a beam of light.
The truth is, everyone believes it's the presence of the Black Widow,
the woman who broke the superstition
and went into the mine on a day that wasn't Saint Barbara's Day.
-Don't scare me like that. -Don't be such a chicken.
Don't tell me you're scared of the Black Widow.
-I'm not scared. -Who's there?
The group's already in.
Get out. Let's go!
I don't want to go back home.
SCORPIO
Wait.
They're going to kick us out.
Well, if you keep making that scared face, yeah.
There she goes.
Mm. Now me.
There she goes.
You want some?
You better take advantage, it's free.
Who said it was free?
Hey.
Do you want to party?
What's going on here?
You two, get out.
Go into the bathroom if you need to pee. I'll wait for you.
Burn, it's mama.
Oh, I like that. I love that.
-No, girl. -Yeah, girl.
Look at her.
Come here.
You, come here.
You're such a little thing.
Don't be scared, we're not gonna eat you.
Well, not yet.
Why don't you tell the girl
who holds the record for the most miners in the coal basin?
Uh, Lohana gets cocky because she beat the Turk.
A local legend.
They competed to see who could sleep with the most miners in one night.
And who won?
Hey, she did, of course, sweetheart.
Do you want some?
Your hair is gorgeous.
And her skin?
-It's like porcelain. -She's a real little doll.
Closing time!
Come on, girl, head home. This isn't a hotel.
Come on, let's go.
Hey, you go on.
I want to stay.
Are you sure?
We'll take care of her. You go stay at your mom's.
All right. Good night.
Good night.
Say hi to your mom.
Do you know Rosita?
We know everyone here.
-Even if they don't see us. -We're like the bats of this town.
Well, you're a bat. I'm always a butterfly, darling.
Do you have somewhere to sleep?
Okay, stay with me.
There are more blankets in the closet.
Why don't you take a shower?
That way, you'll sleep warm.
Thank you.
Good morning!
Open call. Río Turbio Coal Fields
is seeking men over 18 for work underground and on the surface.
Do you think we need any more forks for the table?
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday, Carlita
Happy birthday to you
Now you can vote, girl.
-And get your license. -And you can go to jail too.
Make a wish, make a good one.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Yeah! Bravo!
-Yay! -Bravo!
-Happy 18, sweetheart! -A toast!
Take care of yourself.
-I love you. -I love you more.
You're missing this column. Bring me the whole thing, please.
Next.
-Any family working for the company? -Yeah.
Uh, no.
Do family members get priority?
Did a family member tell you about the job?
I saw the announcement at the union.
Okay.
I have a relative who's a driver.
Óscar Rodríguez.
He's my dad.
Very good.
-Do I need to do anything else? -No.
Tomorrow, you'll get your area assigned.
You'll sign the pre-contract and start training.
Next.
Let me see, please. Thanks.
They walk nine kilometers a day?
Your ass is gonna look amazing.
Hm.
What a waste to cover it up with those overalls.
It's always been my dream to work in the mine.
And now that I'm so close, I'm scared I'll lose it.
You're going to get in. You're doing everything they ask.
What do you mean, doing everything they ask?
What they want from you.
You think it's wrong, don't you?
What is?
Giving them what they want.
There has never been a woman miner.
I'm so sick of that superstition.
But it's like revenge. To them, I'm just another guy.
No, you're not a guy, and you're not like them.
They finish work, come to Scorpio
and it's crystal clear who we are.
Come on.
Eat before it gets cold.
If I don't go with you to do errands, I never see you.
Don't start with your complaints.
My co-workers already started, but HR says
my papers are delayed because they need your signature.
Do you know Dr. Eucedo?
The psychiatrist?
I don't mind doing the evaluation.
But the trainer already gave a medical report and this person is fit for work.
Call me when you're done, okay?
They won't sign off for me, right?
What are they afraid of?
You're not here to take on other people's fears.
But I want to know.
My papers haven't been signed in a week.
The psychologist.
He noted gender dysphoria.
Because of your appearance.
Do I need to stop taking hormones to get this job?
Do you have an endocrinologist overseeing your treatment?
I'm going to refer you for a general checkup.
It's for your health.
Not for the work clearance.
The trainer said you can do the job just fine.
Do you feel safe in that work environment?
What does safe mean?
The work environment.
Your co-workers.
I need a job.
Not friends.
APPROVED
Name and number. Done. Let's go. Next.
Hurry up, hurry up. Let's go. Come on. Move on.
-You good, Horacio? -All good. Let's go. Come on.
All right, guys.
Listen up. This thing that looks like a canteen is your self-rescue device.
Once you activate it, you'll have 30 minutes to find an exit.
Thirty minutes.
That's why it's important to know where the emergency exits are.
And the gallery number signs.
The gallery number is like the name of a street in here.
Everyone here calls me Limón.
If you use my real name, I won't answer.
Everyone gets a jumpsuit, boots, helmet, safety gear.
Once you're all set, we'll head to mining school.
Take advantage of these first days to ask me anything.
Okay?
Let's go, guys.
All right. Belt?
Come on, let's go. Yours?
Let's go.
Horacio.
Hand me a belt.
Help yourself.
What's your name again?
I'm Carli.
If you need smaller boots, just let me know.
When everybody's ready, I'll meet you all in the gallery.
Let's go, guys.
Now we're going to split into work groups.
The first group will be working with the supports.
If you look, these are the structures that keep the gallery open
and hold back the pressure from the mountains.
On the table, you'll find everything you need to work.
Hammer, bolts, chains, winches.
The second group will grab the picks and shovels,
and clean out the whole gallery.
Now, the last group will work with the pneumatic hammer.
That beast that Horacio is holding.
This is what we'll use to drill into the rock.
It can make nine inches where the space is tight.
-Okay? -Okay.
Let's go, guys. Listen up.
Come on!
Keep going.
That's it, keep the shovel steady. Let's go, let's go, let's go.
We look like schoolgirls. Come on!
I'm going in!
That's it, good. Keep that energy. That's it. Come on.
Keep it up, keep it up. Let's go!
The first thing we do is check vital signs.
So for this, we'll check the carotid pulse and breathing.
Mouth and chest.
If you see that your co-worker isn't showing any vital signs,
we'll begin with the CPR.
Okay?
Now I just need a volunteer.
You. Hand me the backboard from over there.
Here it is.
Guys, always keep the head steady.
Always. While the others put the body on the stretcher. Okay?
On the count of three, we're gonna turn the body
and strap the final belt, okay?
One, two, three. Go.
That's it.
There you go.
Top buttons. Very good.
Carefully. Now on three, lift up.
Slowly. One, two, three, go.
Nice and easy, guys.
Don't hurt yourselves.
When I hear the bells ring,
it's like you're talking to me.
I wanted to see this place.
You're crazy, Camila.
Yes.
What am I going to do with you?
Whatever you want.
Those doing cleanup and prep, head over to transports.
If you've already been in transport,
grab a pick and keep working the scene.
Let's go, guys, today is the last day of training school.
Next week, you become real men.
Come on, let's go, let's go.
Come on. We have to carry the supports in pairs.
Cóndor, help Carli move that support.
Come on, let's go, let's go.
She's gotta move her hips.
If I open my mouth, I could ruin your family for you and you and you too.
Ooh!
All right, all right. Let's get back to work.
Keep going. Let's go.
Next up, let's go.
That support weighs 120 kilos.
You two,
I want you inside with me.
All right, guys.
Listen up for a minute.
Romero, David, surface.
All right.
Quiet!
Burger, Santiago, underground.
Hell yeah.
Morales, Andrés, surface.
-Hell yeah. -Hell yeah.
Gutiérrez, Víctor, underground.
Let's go, Víctor.
Robledo, Ricardo, surface.
Come on.
Flores, Camilo, surface.
Come on!
Rodríguez, Carlos, underground.
They sent the faggot inside?
Tomorrow, 6 in the morning.
Viole, tell me.
Any place that you think would be less dangerous for me.
Whatever comes to mind.
It's the same job my dad used to do.
Electromechanics and mechanics
is where all the equipment gets fixed and maintained.
It's inside, deep inside,
but it's maintenance work.
Your dad was in production.
They send all the tougher guys there and I'm not going to pretend to be tough.
But inside, we're all the same.
I need you to be happy for me.
I'm a miner, Viole.
A miner.
Let's hope the Black Widow doesn't find out.
Did you hear me?
Okay, okay.
I can do it.
I'll help you. I'll help you.
Thanks.
Look.
Where does she hide her rattle, huh?
Anyone know?
You give out gifts?
Did something happen?
What are you doing here?
I saw you leave dressed like that and my knees gave out.
Silly, I thought something happened at home.
-I'm going to cover you in coal dust. -Look at you! Now you're a scientist?
Remember when you were little and asked me to bring you here to play?
You'd ask, "What's that for?"
"And that?"
And what did you make up for me?
Who knows?
What does Mom say?
She cries.
She thinks I can't hear her, but she cries.
We miss you, Carli.
Come on. Hurry up.
Come in. I'll give you this and you go.
Carli!
I knew you could do it.
Do what, Mom?
I'm so proud of you. You made our dreams come true, son.
The new things that arrived for me,
and a moisturizing cream, that'll be good for you.
The little bag is a gift.
Thank you.
There are guys here that won't get paid a dime today
because their whole paycheck is docked for loans.
But how much credit can I get?
Just look at all the cars everyone has.
The dealership will hook you up with what you want,
and the company just pays your installment directly.
You can also get a cash loan.
It's called a personal loan. Ask the teller to explain it to you.
Cóndor, are you coming to the bar with us?
-Of course, baby. -Yeah!
I like this house, Viole.
Mm-hmm.
Hey, guys! Who left a little present in Junction 9?
The Basques are making rounds. You can smell it all the way to 11C.
Guys.
One second, please.
These gentlemen right here
are the engineers who came for the launch of the KSW roadheader.
Now I'll leave you with Engineer Muñoz to explain the details.
Good morning, everyone.
Today, we have an important challenge.
We're gonna learn how to do predictive maintenance
on the impact reducers for the conveyor belt.
Who here works in mechanics?
Uh-huh.
Very good. You'll have to take good care of it, all right?
Because I can come, but not that often.
I don't worry about it, okay?
Sometimes you just have to deal it out, see how it goes.
All right, all right.
-All right. -Hey.
Finally, a straight girl who'll take care of us. Hey!
To the new house!
-Thanks for coming, girls. -Cheers.
Cheers!
Did you say gel?
Yes, what the prescription says.
Estradiol Rontagel.
…return of our national Coal Queen.
Good afternoon, engineer.
Anything else, Carlos?
And looking ahead, better keep those snow pants handy.
Oh, you're…
You're with the mechanics group, right?
Yeah. You've got a great memory.
Take precautions on the roads.
A cold front is moving across Patagonia,
and meteorologists are warning of heavy snowfall
starting later today or overnight.
Winds may pick up in higher areas, and blowing snow reduces visibility,
especially near the mining zones.
If you're heading out, dress in layers.
Keep extra blankets and a flashlight in your vehicle.
And avoid back roads after dark.
Snow chains are recommended beyond Mina 6.
Hey, am I putting you on the spot?
I'm looking out for you.
Well, if you really want to look out for me, let's go sit over there.
I can't stand anymore.
This way.
I'm N&B.
Born and raised in the coal basin.
Like the condors.
You ever thought about leaving this place?
I was born wanting to leave.
I even thought about going off to boarding school in the province.
Good thing you didn't.
Hmm.
Shall we?
Is the tour over already?
Why are you looking at me?
Does it bother you?
Uh-uh.
I've never seen my town from up here.
I should get going.
I'm in no hurry, you know.
And I have no problem with people seeing us at breakfast together.
All mining towns look a little alike.
Wherever you go, they're similar.
And in your country? Are there towns like this?
Hmm.
I like this landscape.
Gallegos is very flat, very… Nah.
It's been a long time since I set foot in Gallegos.
Come for a weekend. My treat.
Enough.
Why?
Don't act so eager.
What's wrong with inviting you?
I'm a free man.
You're free too, aren't you?
Getting ready to head home?
Isn't that a bit much?
What? Am I the only one?
Didn't you smell all the cologne in here?
Cheap cologne. That's why it stinks so much.
-Ah, okay, okay, okay. -Yours. Yeah. Yours.
The deodorant you buy for two dollars.
-Dirty feet, get out of here. -Spend a little more.
-Yeah. -Your wife'll kill you.
Stay away from cologne or your wife will kill you.
Dude, ugh. Spend a little more.
-My wife will kill me. -Your wife deserves it.
Girls.
Girls, can we listen, please? Please, girls.
Let's speak one at a time.
Marcela. Who goes first?
Diana, are you going to talk?
Let's see, the one who's getting surgery,
does having a vagina from surgery make you feel more like a woman?
So we're saying genitals are important, then?
Everyone can do what they want with their ass.
But we can't stop reflecting on this.
Is it a personal desire or is it a cultural one?
And what about our right to beauty?
The beauty of a trans body can also include a penis.
-I totally agree. -Yeah, I agree.
Okay, girls, girls, listen up, listen up.
And what if they force us to get surgery just to get our IDs? What happens then?
That's why it's important to be organized, girls.
The law has to include every detail or it could turn against us.
Then they say there's no dick that makes us happy.
No, it's true.
First let the law pass, and then we'll figure out the details.
I don't want my ID to say "female."
I don't want my ID to say "woman."
I want my documents to say… "travesti."
I want my ID to say "trava."
"Trans."
And on your tombstone, what do you want it to say?
Carli.
Yuli, tell her what you told me about the ID when the law passes.
You need to be registered at work under your gender identity.
Yeah, but the thing is, only men are allowed in the mine.
The only day women can enter is December 4th.
It's a really strong tradition.
There's even a legend about a woman
who went in looking for her miner husband and died in a cave-in.
She'll just have to deal with this cave-in, darling.
Always trying to mess up my day off.
Do you have a problem?
Chill, Luchi.
-He's my brother. -All right, then.
Hey, these nice bags are made from conveyor belts, right?
Yeah, it's the only thing the bolt cutters won't break.
Oh. Do you make them yourselves here?
-No. Carli made mine. -Oh, look at that.
She'll make one for anyone who asks, not just me.
The engineer is going back to Gallegos. I don't know if I have time to make one.
Oh. He's leaving us?
Uh, no, not at all, not at all.
You're not getting rid of me that easy. I'll be back.
Oh.
-He has to come back for the machine. -Of course.
Engineer!
Coming! Coming!
Sorry about this. It's just,
honestly, after so many years moving around,
I'm just used to making myself at home in hotels, you know?
It must be nice.
Hotel life? No.
No.
Being the new person, everywhere.
In Gallegos, I'm more settled.
What does "settled" mean?
Oh, well, I have my own place, go to the supermarket, cook.
And any day now, maybe I'll get a dog, you know?
Hmm. And one day, you might get married.
That too.
I've been invited to the December 4th festival.
Maybe I'll come.
Do you like those festivals?
Mmm.
Yeah, I love the Coal Festival.
Um, the queen contest.
It was like the festival of my childhood.
But later it got complicated for me.
I like you.
What's wrong?
Don't say that to me.
Can't I say anything nice to you or what?
No, nothing.
All right, then, nothing.
We're in the middle of the vote.
Let's see how the session continues.
Thank you very much.
We're voting for authorization.
Let's get started, please.
Gender Identity Law Vote. 2012.
And specifically, there are two types of abstentions. Article 5…
Okay. Let's get it.
…articles 11 and 12 of the general…
These guys love the nightlife too.
I haven't been this nervous since the Italy '90 penalty kicks.
Let's see.
Look at the time, they're more awake than we are.
-They love the nightlife and the gossip. -Oh yeah.
Wait, sh. They're about to vote.
Okay, we're voting.
Results. 55 votes in favor…
Oh yes!
…especially those that weren't related to…
-To the law! -To the law!
To the organizations for Pía Baudracco, who died
without being able to register her real name,
to Úrsula, to Pelusa,
and to so many who fight every day for a better country, thank you.
-To the law! -Law!
Let's dance, girls. Let's celebrate!
Louder!
Carla Bárbara Rodríguez. ID Number: 37 255 313.
Hi.
I was getting nervous you wouldn't show up.
I have five minutes.
Damn.
These are the Basques. They're ready. I have to go.
Go ahead.
I'll wait until you come out.
I'm going to miss you.
Yeah.
And I'm not going to break your machine on purpose
just so they'll call you for an emergency.
If you come to the Coal Festival, I'll be brave enough to dance with you.
All right, here goes.
Limón said you're taking medical leave starting Monday.
Yeah, I have a surgery scheduled.
Don't get used to being without me. Don't replace me.
No.
Do you want to come toast with us tonight?
So we can say goodbye.
You mean in case I die on the operating table?
-Yes! -Come on!
Horacio's buying the last round.
Cacho, a beer.
So, what are they saying about my surgery?
Mm, as far as I know, nothing.
Limón told me to switch shifts, to cover for you.
Mm, is it a complicated operation?
No.
Well, whatever you need, you know where to find me.
I'm not going to…
Hey, since we just got paid, think we should go to Scorpio for a bit?
I've seen you there plenty.
Come with us. Come on. Join us.
Come on, Carlita, let's go.
Ten,
nine,
eight,
seven,
six…
Hi.
Hey.
How is Patagonia's own Coca Sarli doing?
Ay.
Did you see Tami brought me old photos?
-Let's see. -Check this one out.
Ah, the little suitcase.
Before anything else, I want to tell you
this relocation won't affect your pay.
You'll keep your same category
and the bonuses you get for working underground.
What do you mean by "relocation"?
Change of position. Change of duties.
Were there any complaints about my work?
You work as a mechanic
in the primary prep sector underground.
Given your new situation,
we have an administrative incompatibility.
What's the incompatibility?
Supposedly, now you're a woman.
And you know this company assigns different jobs to women.
But I'm a mechanic.
I've been working as a mechanic for years.
If you say you're a woman now, then you'll have to do women's work.
-Is this a punishment? -These are the company rules.
Where are those rules written?
You were born and raised in the coal basin.
I'm born and raised.
You're telling me you don't know the rules for women?
That's not a rule. That's a superstition.
All these years, I've never caused a cave-in.
So, what's the problem? That I'm a woman or that I got boobs?
If I let you stay, what if a bunch of women
show up at the next recruitment?
You know the underground.
It's not for women. There aren't even bathrooms for them.
Look on the bright side.
Same pay, fewer hours.
And you'll have better skin.
Wanna go together?
Come on, let's go.
At least you won't get hurt turning on a computer.
No clue how to use it, Viole.
You can show off your long, pretty nails.
I'd rather lose a hand to a steel crown.
On top of everything, imagine having a stump.
Let's go, it's late.
YCRT - RÍO TURBIO COAL MINING COMPANY
Good morning.
They sent me from management to here.
You know what to do.
What are you staring at?
Is there something on my face?
Did you see the e-mail from Marcy?
It just moved up.
He's sending out a lady? That's like his fourth one today.
I just got out of the budget review.
We're close.
We need to finalize the document for the client consult too.
Who do I ask for a bathroom key?
Your bathroom is open.
The one we lock up is ours.
And which one's mine?
You can use the other one, down the hall.
Did you text the engineer?
A little selfie with your new look?
He never answered me again.
What if I have surgery again?
I'll take out the implants, and that's it.
I'll go back to the mine.
I increased your dosage.
Let's see if your mood improves.
Have you thought about starting therapy?
The psychologist here will just try to convince me that I'm a man.
I can request a referral in Gallegos.
We'll find you a therapist there.
A couple times a month.
Medical leave isn't forever, Carla.
You have to decide what you're going to do.
At least eat some dessert.
I'm not hungry.
It's got cinnamon.
See?
Like when you were little.
It's not fair, what they're doing to you.
I really don't think it's fair at all.
I'm sure you work better than anyone.
You can take the dish. So you can share it with Viole too.
Do you want it?
All they found was a leather boot.
TRAVESTI KILLED IN RÍO GALLEGOS
A boot and her bare skull.
The pigs must have eaten her.
She used to worry about what her grave would say.
And now all we have for her grave is a skull.
No one goes to jail for killing a trans girl.
Coqui knows we're not going out tonight, right?
Marce would kill us if we stayed in crying.
We have to go out for her.
Let them see us.
Let them watch us.
Here's the trans resistance!
JUSTICE FOR MARCELA
Here's the trans resistance!
Marcela Chocobar!
Now!
And always!
For justice!
That's where the coal goes after it's purified.
Straight to the train cars.
Then it's off to the port, where ships take it all the way to Japan.
That was the prize.
You'd win the trip.
Imagine
how that queen lived.
Days, nights, on a ship full of coal and boys, right?
Ever since… I…
I was little, I dreamed of being a miner.
In that black hole…
where you couldn't see a thing.
But I was a miner.
I dreamed of being a miner
before a woman.
No one can take away what you've earned, Carli. No one.
You earned it. It's yours.
It's mine.
I earned it.
Mm-hmm.
I earned it.
Yeah.
You earned it, Carli!
I earned it!
GALLERY 2P5
Does anyone here think I can't keep working underground?
-No, my friend. -No.
No.
Do you think I'm not good enough for this?
-No. -On the contrary.
No.
They can't kick me out of here.
It's the only thing I know how to do.
We're not gonna let that happen, Carlita.
If they let you off, we'll shut down the mine.
-Right, guys? Huh? -Yes!
Sounds good to me.
I don't agree. I don't agree, my dear friend.
We defend ourselves by working.
So, I propose
we all go inside, and no one leaves
until Carlita's contract shows up.
That is how we learned to fight.
Together.
United.
So let's go inside.
No one leaves until we get confirmation
that Carlita is back in the mechanics section.
-Let's go, guys! -Let's go!
Let's go! Yes!
Let's go!
-Of course. -Hell yeah.
-Come on. -All right.
-Let's go. -Bravo!
Hell yeah.
-Long live the miner's struggle! -Bravo!
All right, all right, let's do this. Let's do this together.
Bravo, bravo. Let's go, let's go. One for all, all for one.
National Festival.
MINE 6
Welcome, everyone, to a very special night.
Let us invite our contestants to come up to the stage.
And in just a few moments, we will find out who will be crowned
our national Coal Queen.
Sovereign of the miners.
And the new Queen of Coal is…
Carla Bárbara Rodríguez!
Yes!
Bravo!
Yeah!
The very first woman miner from the coal basin!
Carla! Carla! Carla!
Look who just arrived.
Ah, you look great!
They've been talking about her, gentlemen.
That's it, Friday!
Come on, it's Friday!
-Come on, it's Friday! -Let's get to work!
Smells like cheap perfume, Horacio.
Hurry up!
QUEEN OF COAL
Thanks to her struggle, Carlita opened doors
so all women could work inside the mine.
She's no longer the only one,
but she will always be the first woman miner in the coal basin.