KING COAL
Directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon
The cultural roots of coal continue to permeate the rituals of daily life in Appalachia even as its economic power wanes. The journey of a coal miner’s daughter exploring the region’s dreams and myths, untangling the pain and beauty, as her community sits on the brink of massive change.
Cast
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Narrator (voice)
Lanie Marsh
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Gabrielle Wilson
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Doy Leon Russell
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Heather Hannah
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Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓people who enjoy learning through film
- ✓viewers who appreciate critically recognized cinema
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –those looking for narrative fiction
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