Thursday, July 14
On Coal River
Where: Green|Spaces, 63 East Main Street
What: The Coal River Valley of southern West Virginia is an area of steep terrain and diverse biology, comprising some of the oldest mountains in the world. It is also an area containing vast amounts of coal – the fossil fuel that currently powers just under 50% of domestic electricity. Commercial mining began here in the 1850s and has continued through repeated cycles of boom and bust, mine wars and strikes, and the relentless march of mechanization.
ON COAL RIVER takes viewers on a gripping emotional journey into the Coal River Valley community -- surrounded by lush mountains and a looming toxic threat. The film follows a former coal miner and his neighbors in a David-and-Goliath struggle for the future of their valley, their children, and life as they know it.
After the film, the filmmakers Francine Cavanaugh and Adams Wood, will take the audience behind the scenes of documenting this inspiring and triumphant story of a possible clean energy future.
Time: 6:00 PM - Reception | 6:30 PM Film screening | 7:45 PM Q&A Discussion with the filmmakers
Cost: $10 per person, includes reception, film and program
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