Harlan County

Synopsis

A re-release on DVD of one of the seminal films of the US documentary movement. Barbara Kopple’s 1976 Oscar winner profiles a miners’ strike in Kentucky that saw a corporation playing hardball against the resilience of local communities.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of production

1976

Availability

out of distribution

Subjects

Social Studies; Film studies

Keywords

documentary films; political events; social issues; miners’ strike (1984-5)

Credits

Director

Barbara Kopple

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£14.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

103 minutes

Year

2009

Distributor

Name

Artefact Media

Address

1 Park View Road
Brighton
BN3 7BF

Notes

Artefact Media ceased trading in 2014

 

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