Coalmining Women

Synopsis

Interwoven into this history, which includes a historical synopsis of the British situation, is an account by one woman, Barbara Angle, disabled in a mining accident.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. col. 40 min.

Year of production

1982

Availability

Hire

Uses

Courses discussing labour history; coal mining; the role of the United Mine Workers; health and safety issues; women and work.*

Subjects

Sociology; Women’s studies

Keywords

coal industries; women workers

Credits

Producer

Elizabeth Barrett

Distributor

Name

Cinenova

Email

info@cinenova.org

Web

http://www.cinenova.org External site opens in new window

Address

Waterlow Park Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5JF

Notes

Films made by, and predominantly for, women. The collection is browsable by title or director and includes experimental films, narrative feature films, artists’ film and video, and documentary and educational videos. Hire or sale on film and video.