Documentary · United States of America · 2023 · 1h 18m

King Coal

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Director
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Cast
Elaine McMillion Sheldon as Narrator (voice) Lanie Marsh as Self Gabrielle Wilson as Self Doy Leon Russell as Self Heather Hannah as Self
Crew
Curren Sheldon — Director of Photography Iva Radivojević — Editor Bobak Lotfipour — Original Music Composer Elaine McMillion Sheldon — Writer Shane Boris — Producer Diane Becker — Producer
Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
appalachiaenergyenvironmentwoman director
Key Collaborators
Elaine McMillion Sheldon Director Curren Sheldon Director of Photography Iva Radivojević Editor Bobak Lotfipour Original Music Composer Elaine McMillion Sheldon Writer Shane Boris Producer Diane Becker Producer Peggy Drexler Producer Elaine McMillion Sheldon Producer Laura Borys Costume Design Jenna Fawn Brown Costume Design
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