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Coal country

Coal country

DVD 2009

This film reveals the truth about modern coal mining. The story is told by the people directly involved, both working miners and activists who are battling the coal companies in Appalachia. Tensions are high. It's a 'new civil war,' as families and communities are deeply split over mountaintop removal mining (MTR). What does this mean for America and the rest of the World? The coal industry is spending millions to promote what it calls 'clean coa...

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Appalachian Region
Coal mines and mining Environmental aspects United States
Coal mines and mining United States
Mountaintop removal mining United States
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Description:
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 12 cm
polychrome
digital
optical
video file
DVD video
Target Audience Note:
CHVR: NR
Notes:
Executive producer, Mari-Lynn Evans ; edited by Sam Green ; original music by Charlie Barnett ; cinematography by Jordan Freeman, Jay Johnson
Featuring interviews with environmental activist Kathy Selvage, coal mine company manager Randy Maggard and others
DVD
Control Number:
689423
UPC:
767758124593
Other Authors:
Barnet, Charlie
Evening Star Productions
Geller, Phylis
Liaison Records
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