Scenes from the Blackjewel Miners Blockade (2020)

In July of 2019 the Blackjewel coal company announced it was declaring bankruptcy. Miners were told to stop working mid shift, and their last paychecks bounced. The miners retaliated by blocking a train full of coal, camping out on the coal tracks for weeks. Queer regional organizers made their way to the encampment to support the miners. The encampment became a place for community gathering and mutual aid distribution. Sarah Moyer, a film maker living in Kentucky, also made their way to the encampment and filmed this short documentary on the blockade. (Summary from Queer Appalachia)

Director: Sarah Louise Moyer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date:
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

kentucky, mining, appalachia, labor strike, coal mining, harlan county

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scenes from the Blackjewel Miners Blockade about?
In July of 2019 the Blackjewel coal company announced it was declaring bankruptcy. Miners were told to stop working mid shift, and their last paychecks bounced. The miners retaliated by blocking a train full of coal, camping out on the coal tracks for weeks. Queer regional organizers made their way to the encampment to support the miners. The encampment became a place for community gathering and mutual aid distribution. Sarah Moyer, a film maker living in Kentucky, also made their way to the encampment and filmed this short documentary on the blockade. (Summary from Queer Appalachia)
Who directed Scenes from the Blackjewel Miners Blockade?
Scenes from the Blackjewel Miners Blockade was directed by Sarah Louise Moyer.
How long is Scenes from the Blackjewel Miners Blockade?
Scenes from the Blackjewel Miners Blockade has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is Scenes from the Blackjewel Miners Blockade?
Scenes from the Blackjewel Miners Blockade is a Documentary film.
Where was Scenes from the Blackjewel Miners Blockade produced?
Scenes from the Blackjewel Miners Blockade was produced in United States of America.