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On Coal River

On Coal River

★ 5.5/10•2010•1h 21m•Documentary

On Coal River takes viewers on a gripping emotional journey into the Coal River Valley of West Virginia — a community surrounded by lush mountains and a looming toxic threat. The film follows a former coal miner and his neighbors in a David-and-Goliath struggle for the future of their valley, their children, and life as they know it.

Francine Cavanaugh · Director

Adams Wood · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 21m
LanguageEN
Release DateJun 25, 2010

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