This documentary follows kids in the former mining town of Silverton, Colorado who greet tourists with a time-honored rite of passage. It shows the importance of keeping alive the history and culture of a small town in Colorado.
I love to see all the kids mining rocks in the beautiful mountains of Colorado, engaging with their customers and making good money at the end of the day. The wonderful cinematography shows off the amazing landscapes of this area and features lots of interviews with local adults and kids. Along with the beautiful images we get a great story that talks about how kids have been doing this from back in the past to the present. The kids dress up as cowboys, cowgirls, Native Americans and ladies in old fashion dresses. The train station where the majority of this documentary takes place is incredibly beautiful and the location where the kids mine their rocks is gorgeous. The kids are all super excited and happy; selling rocks from where they live connects them to their past and future. Director and producer David Dibble has created a sweet short documentary that shares with us the history of Silverton, Colorado.
The message of the film is about how kids start to develop a sense of responsibility and develop their socialization skills by taking on a job that suits them and their environment. They might even become mini entrepreneurs.
I give Rocks 4 Sale! 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. It shows children working hard and developing useful life skills. By Keila V. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
This documentary follows kids in the former mining town of Silverton, Colorado who greet tourists with a time-honored rite of passage. It shows the importance of keeping alive the history and culture of a small town in Colorado.
I love to see all the kids mining rocks in the beautiful mountains of Colorado, engaging with their customers and making good money at the end of the day. The wonderful cinematography shows off the amazing landscapes of this area and features lots of interviews with local adults and kids. Along with the beautiful images we get a great story that talks about how kids have been doing this from back in the past to the present. The kids dress up as cowboys, cowgirls, Native Americans and ladies in old fashion dresses. The train station where the majority of this documentary takes place is incredibly beautiful and the location where the kids mine their rocks is gorgeous. The kids are all super excited and happy; selling rocks from where they live connects them to their past and future. Director and producer David Dibble has created a sweet short documentary that shares with us the history of Silverton, Colorado.
The message of the film is about how kids start to develop a sense of responsibility and develop their socialization skills by taking on a job that suits them and their environment. They might even become mini entrepreneurs.
I give Rocks 4 Sale! 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. It shows children working hard and developing useful life skills. By Keila V. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
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