Filmed during the coal strike of 1974-1975, this documentary does much to capture the tension brought on by the injustice of the coal operators to the coal miners in Harlan County, Kentucky. All too many Americans are under the naive belief that, while unions may have been necessary in the 30's, they are no longer needed in the United States today. If you're one of these people then I suggest you watch this documentary and remember that this was shot in the mid-70's. You might also do well to research how so many of the mine companies are ignoring safety infractions with complete impunity even now. They ignored over 200 at the Sago Mine in West Virginia just last year. And coal companies are still doing it at this very moment in other mines across the country. All the coal miners-and every other American worker-want is a living wage and to be treated with respect. That's all. It's unfortunate that there are those at the top who simply have no desire to do that. It's equally unfortunate that so many at the top have been allowed to get away with so much without justice being served. That said, this is an above average documentary and I recommend it to anyone who believes in liberty and justice for all.
Review of Harlan County U.S.A.
