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King Coal

7.520231h 18mNRMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorElaine McMillion Sheldon
WriterElaine McMillion Sheldon
ProducersShane Boris·Heather A. Baldry

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PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelPBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelKanopyKanopyHooplaHoopla
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Cast · Directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon

ESElaine McMillion Sheldon
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Narrator (voice)
LM
Lanie Marsh
Self
GW
Gabrielle Wilson
Self
DR
Doy Leon Russell
Self
HH
Heather Hannah
Self

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King Coal is streaming on PBS Documentaries, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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