Review of Harlan County U.S.A. (1977) by Alexandra M — 25 Aug 2007

Classic. The soundtrack is unforgettable.

This review of Harlan County U.S.A. (1977) was written by Alexandra M on 25 Aug 2007.

Harlan County U.S.A. has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Erin B (412) on 16 Dec 2009

This documentary is fantastic! It really opens your eyes to the injustice that was the backbone of the coal mining industry for so long…

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By Jessi T (325) on 29 Dec 2009

Totally engrossing in every measure. Heartbreaking, upsetting, triumphant and all the rest. Hell of a soundtrack, too…

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Directed by Barbara Kopple, Harlan County USA is a documentary that covers the struggle of coal miners' families for their memberships of the…

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A very intense documentary about the famous ''Brookside Strike'' in 1972/3, when the miners in Harlan County, (Kentucky, USA) went on a strike…

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There's a moment in the film when the miners (and crew) are being shot at, and you can hear Kopple herself shout Don't shoot…

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Organize the unorganized, with organization you had the aid of your fellowman; without organization you are a lone individual, without influence…

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The footage documenting the tension and violence along the picket lines is especially incredible…

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