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King Coal

2023 78 min ★ 7.5 (2) Released
Documentary

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.

Original title
King Coal
Language
EN
Country
US
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Keywords 4
appalachia energy environment woman director
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Cast 1
Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Narrator (voice)

Crew 11
Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Additional Camera

Iva Radivojević

Iva Radivojević

Additional Writing

Shane Boris

Shane Boris

Additional Writing

Celia Rowlson-Hall

Celia Rowlson-Hall

Choreographer

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Director

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Co-Editor

Iva Radivojević

Iva Radivojević

Editor

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Producer

Shane Boris

Shane Boris

Producer

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Boom Operator

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Writer

Gallery 10
Videos 3
US Release Dates 3

Jan 23, 2023

Sundance Film Festival

Premiere

Aug 11, 2023

NR Theatrical (Limited)

Jun 24, 2024

PBS "POV" 74 minute edit

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