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Harlan County U.S.A.
“Harlan County U.S.A.” is a compelling documentary directed by Barbara Kopple that chronicles the intense and often dangerous coal miners’ strike against the Brookside Mine in Harlan County, Kentucky, during the early 1970s. The film provides an unflinching look at the struggles and solidarity of the miners and their families as they fight for better working conditions and fair labor practices amidst violent opposition.
Views: 55
Genre: Documentary
Director: Barbara Kopple
Actors: Basil Collins, Bessie Lou Cornett, Bessie Lou Cornett Parker, Florence Reece, Houston Elmore, Lois Scott, Mary Lou Fergerson, Norman Yarborough, Phil Sparks, Sudie Crusenberry
Country: United States of America
Company: Cabin Creek Films
Awards: Won 1 Oscar, 9 wins & 1 nomination total
Duration: 1h 43min
Release: 1977
Release Date: 1977-01-23
IMDb: 8.2
TMDB: 7.5
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
Metacritic: 80
FilmAffinity: 7.7
