Dirty Coin: TheBitcoin Mining Documentary
2024 • Documentary
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Available until Oct 07, 2026
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Available until Oct 07, 2026
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About the film
To its critics, Bitcoin mining is an environmental train wreck. To its defenders, it unlocks untapped energy in the most remote places on Earth. Dirty Coin goes inside the server rooms, communities, and power grids at the center of the most polarizing energy debate of our modern time.
Director
Alana Mediavilla
Producer
Alana Mediavilla
Executive Producer
Barry Goers
Upcoming screenings
Awards & recognition
Bitcoin Film Festival
Best Movie
Amsterdam Lift-Off Festival
Official Selection
New York Independent Cinema Awards
Nominee
Melbourne Lift-Off Film Festival
Official Selection
FrameFushion International Film Festival
Nominee
Liverpool Indie Awards 2025
Best Feature Documentary
Anthem Libertarian Film Festival
Official Selection
Puerto Rico Film Festival
Best National Documentary
What people are saying
‘"Dirty Coin breaks down complex concepts with ease, allowing even novice viewers to understand the revolutionary shift happening in bitcoin mining."‘
IndieWrap
‘Dirty Coin provides a nuanced, balanced view of the Bitcoin mining industry, challenging widespread misconceptions with a well-researched, thoughtful approach.‘
Kudzai Kutukwa
‘This documentary is a must-watch for those interested in the future of energy, finance, and societal progress beyond corporate media narratives.‘
CHEP