Review of The Last Mountain (2011) by Mariel H — 07 Jan 2012

It tears my heart to see the place where my ancestors thrived being destroyed.

This review of The Last Mountain (2011) was written by Mariel H on 07 Jan 2012.

The Last Mountain has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Liz Braun (961) for Jam! Movies (2,396) on 21 Jul 2011

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Very strong arguments. Quintessential example of democracy in a capitalist society…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 22 Jun 2011

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By Jerem M (155) on 29 Jul 2012

Alarming and infuriating! A must see for anyone who uses electricity. This is the price of convenience…

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By Andrea Gronvall (422) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 22 Jun 2011

This forceful expose shows how area residents are fighting to keep their beloved Coal Mountain pristine, but filmmaker Bill Haney allots too…

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By Robert Levin (797) for Film School Rejects (1,198) on 08 Jun 2011

It's an impassioned cry of disgust, a fervent plea to wake us up to a grand injustice…

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Eye-opening, ire-raising...an important account of a disastrous situation. One of the five best documentaries of 2011…

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By Nick Schager (2,294) for Time Out (7,510) on 30 May 2011

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