King Coal (2023)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.4791 |
Directed By
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Crew
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Shane Boris
Iva Radivojević
Heather A. Baldry
Diane Becker
Molly Born
Katherine Drexler
Peggy Drexler
Clara Haizlett
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Elijah Stevens
Greg Lanesey
Curren Sheldon
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Bobak Lotfipour
Celia Rowlson-Hall
Curren Sheldon
Billy Wirasnik
Shane Boris
Logan Hill
Iva Radivojević
Heather Hannah
Shodekeh
Jean Lane
Ben Berry
Clara Haizlett
Mark E. Trent
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Sean Hanley
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Molly Born
Aaron Griffin
Shuling Yong
Kyle Heverly
Erik Spangler
Kelly Eriksen Perez
Justin Murphy
Amelia Ferrell Knisely
Laura Borys
Jenna Fawn Brown
Tijah Bumgarner
Samantha Huffman
Casey Trela
Paige Gresty
Arielle Davis
Noble Robinette
Mary Allison Sutinis
Kathleen Hasay
Alexandra Fehrman
Tim Hoogenakker
Benjamin L. Cook
Chuyue Christina Wen
Matt Radecki
Mia Bruno
Molly Born
Richard Fauss
TOP CAST
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Narrator (voice)
Lanie Marsh
Self
Gabrielle Wilson
Self
Doy Leon Russell
Self
Heather Hannah
Self
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