Queen of Coal

INSPIRED BY THE TRUE STORY OF CARLITA RODRÍGUEZ

6.9/1020251h 34mReleased

Drama

A transgender woman lands her dream job of working in the coal mines but, after transitioning, must fight against a traditional superstition in a small Patagonian town that banned female workers from entering the underground galleries.

Released: Jun 12, 2025

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