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Filmed in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan, a scab named "Few Clothes" Johnson and a sympathetic mayor and police chief heroically fight the power represented by a coal company and Matewan's vested interests so that justice and workers' rights need not take a back seat to squalid working conditions, exploitation and the bottom line.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Matewan online?
- You can stream Matewan on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Matewan come out?
- Matewan was released in 1987.
- What genre is Matewan?
- Matewan is a drama and history film.
- How long is Matewan?
- Matewan runs about 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- Who stars in Matewan?
- Matewan stars Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, and Will Oldham.
- How is Matewan rated?
- Matewan currently scores 7.4 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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