This film documents the coal miners' strike against the Brookside Mine of the Eastover Mining Company in Harlan County, Kentucky in June, 1973. Eastover's refusal to sign a contract (when the miners joined with the United Mine Workers of America) led to the strike, which lasted more than a year and included violent battles between gun-toting company thugs/scabs and the picketing miners and their supportive women-folk. Director Barbara Kopple puts the strike into perspective by giving us some background on the historical plight of the miners and some history of the UMWA. Preserved by the Aca..
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This November 14th, join us at Niv Art Centre for three remarkable films by three legendary filmmakers. Post-screening discussions will follow each film, offering a space for curated conversations, .. more
This November 14th, join us at Niv Art Centre for three remarkable films by three legendary filmmakers. Post-screening discussions will follow each film, offering a space for curated conversations, .. more
This November 14th, join us at Niv Art Centre for three remarkable films by three legendary filmmakers. Post-screening discussions will follow each film, offering a space for curated conversations, .. more
Home Town Edition #6
Six editions in, the idea hasn't changed: homegrown independent films, a proper screen and a room full of people who want to be there.
