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This film documents the coal miners' strike against the Brookside Mine of the Eastover Mining Company in Harlan County, Kentucky in June, 1973. Eastover's refusal to sign a contract (when the miners joined with the United Mine Workers of America) led to the strike, which lasted more than a year and included violent battles between gun-toting company thugs/scabs and the picketing miners and their supportive women-folk. Director Barbara Kopple puts the strike into perspective by giving us some background on the historical plight of the miners and some history of the UMWA. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with New York Women in Film & Television in 2004.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Harlan County U.S.A. online?
- You can stream Harlan County U.S.A. on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Harlan County U.S.A. come out?
- Harlan County U.S.A. was released in 1977.
- What genre is Harlan County U.S.A.?
- Harlan County U.S.A. is a documentary film.
- How long is Harlan County U.S.A.?
- Harlan County U.S.A. runs about 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Who stars in Harlan County U.S.A.?
- Harlan County U.S.A. stars Norman Yarborough, Houston Elmore, Phil Sparks, and Bessie Lou Cornett Parker.
- How is Harlan County U.S.A. rated?
- Harlan County U.S.A. currently scores 7.5 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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