
King Coal
2023 · Movie · NR · 75 min · ★ 7.5
A lyrical tapestry of a place and people, King Coal explores the complex history and future of the coal industry, the communities it has shaped and the myths it has created. The film reshapes the boundaries of documentary filmmaking and transcends time and place, untangling the pain from the beauty and illuminating the innately human capacity for imagination and change.
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Streaming on PBS Documentaries.
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Details
- Years
- 2023
- Release date
- 2023-08-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 75 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (2 votes)
Themes
- appalachia
- energy
- environment
- woman director
Cast & crew

Elaine McMillion Sheldon
as Narrator (voice)
- LM
Lanie Marsh
as Self
- GW
Gabrielle Wilson
as Self
- DR
Doy Leon Russell
as Self
- HH
Heather Hannah
as Self
Directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon