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King Coal is a 1917 novel by Upton Sinclair that describes the poor working conditions in the coal mining industry in the western United States during the 1910s, from the perspective of a single protagonist, Hal Warner.
King Coal is a lyrical tapestry of a place and people, exploring the complex history and future of the coal industry in Central Appalachia. The film premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and features Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon as director and producer.
Aug 11, 2023 · Elaine McMillion Sheldon's poetic documentary explores the history, culture, and legacy of coal in Central Appalachia, where she grew up. Through voice-over, interviews, and stunning cinematography, she captures the complex emotions and contradictions of a region shaped by coal.
A lyrical tapestry of a place and people, King Coal meditates on the complex history and future of the coal industry, the communities it has shaped, and the myths it has created.
Jun 24, 2024 · A lyrical tapestry of a place and people, King Coal meditates on the complex history and future of the coal industry, the communities it has shaped, and the myths it has created.
Jan 23, 2023 · A film by Elaine McMillion Sheldon that explores the cultural and economic impact of coal on the people and land of Appalachia. The film follows a coal miner's daughter as she travels through the region, capturing its beauty and pain with poetry and visuals.
A lyrical and poetic film by Elaine McMillion Sheldon that explores the history, impact, and future of the coal industry in Central Appalachia. The film features stunning cinematography, narration, and music, and showcases the stories and perspectives of the people who live and work in the region.
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