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Harlan County, Usa

1976, Movie, PG, 103 mins

Harlan County, Usa: Review

Barbara Kopple's groundbreaking, Oscar-winning documentary chronicles the 1973 strike by Brookside mine workers in Harlan County, Kentucky, using actual footage of the events. Supplemented by documentation of the mine workers's historical struggle in the form of interviews and stock footage, the film successfully captures the plight of the underdog mining community. Moreover, the poignant personal sagas and regional coal miners's songs add further texture to the drama. Read the complete review for Harlan County, Usa