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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.
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.
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.
Aug 10, 2023 · In her personal documentary “King Coal,” the director Elaine McMillion Sheldon records the modern traditions — beauty pageants, local football games and modest festivals — that commemorate ...
