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King Coal

King Coal

★ 7.5/10•2023•1h 18m•NR•Documentary

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.

Elaine McMillion Sheldon · Writer

Elaine McMillion Sheldon · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 18m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 11, 2023

Actors

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Narrator (voice)

Lanie Marsh

Self

Gabrielle Wilson

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Doy Leon Russell

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Heather Hannah

Self

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