King Coal

August. 11,2023 NR

Rating：

7.2

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Woman Director Environment Energy

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Elaine McMillion Sheldon as Narrator (voice)

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