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On Coal River

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Residents of West Virginia begin to uncover the toxic effects of America's increased demand for cheap coal.

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Eddie Cockrell Variety 07/05/2012
A clutch of hillbilly Davids bests a corporate Goliath in keenly observed environmental docu On Coal River. Go to Full Review Cynthia Fuchs PopMatters 07/05/2012
9/10
On Coal River underlines the stunning disjunction between what residents live with and what authorities acknowledge. Go to Full Review Tricia Olszewski Washington City Paper 07/05/2012
You'll cheer at the tenacity of the fighters, particularly Ed Wiley, who organizes a march to D.C. to talk with Sen. Robert Byrd while West Virginia's governor sits on his hands. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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10/13/2011 Excellent film! Francine and Adams were successful in capturing the essence of the people who live in Coal River Valley as they struggle with seeing their friends and family be affected by the coal industry . The shots were gorgeous and the interviews heart felt. While the film was shot in West Virginia, a unique world of its own, the struggles of this community were relatable and emotionally engaging. I thoroughly enjoyed the film and would recommend it to everyone! See more Read all reviews
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Francine Cavanaugh

Director

Adams Wood

Director

Francine Cavanaugh

Screenwriter

Adams Wood

Screenwriter

Jillian Elizabeth

Screenwriter

Francine Cavanaugh

Producer

Movie Info

Synopsis Residents of West Virginia begin to uncover the toxic effects of America's increased demand for cheap coal.
Director
Francine Cavanaugh, Adams Wood
Producer
Francine Cavanaugh, Jillian Elizabeth
Screenwriter
Francine Cavanaugh, Adams Wood, Jillian Elizabeth
Production Co
Katahdin Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 20, 2014
Runtime
1h 20m