United States / Jan 23, 2023 / Sundance Film Festival
1h 18min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
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Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | King Coal |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Cottage M, Drexler Films, Fishbowl Films, Requisite Media |
| Official site | kingcoalfilm.com |
| Release date | 11 agosto 2023 |
| Executive producer | Heather A. Baldry, Katherine Drexler |
| Production | Shane Boris, Elijah Stevens, Peggy Drexler, Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Clara Haizlett, Diane Becker, Molly Born, Curren Sheldon |
| Writer | Elaine McMillion Sheldon |
| Editing | Iva Radivojević, Greg Lanesey, Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Molly Born, Richard Fauss, Paige Gresty, Arielle Davis, Mary Allison Sutinis, Noble Robinette, Matt Radecki |
| Cinematography | Curren Sheldon, Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Sean Hanley, Clara Haizlett, Mark E. Trent |
| Assistant directors | Ben Berry, Elaine McMillion Sheldon |
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Release dates
Premiere
Czechia / Oct 27, 2023 / Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Limited release
United States / Aug 11, 2023 / NR
TV
United States / Jun 24, 2024 / PBS "POV" 74 minute edit
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