People of the Cumberland (1937)
The film takes place in rural Tennessee, where communities have experienced economic and environmental devastation created by the coal mining industry. The introduction of the Highlander Folk School in 1931 by educator Myles Horton and the movement to bring labor union representation to the region are shown as means of empowering the population. Efforts are made to stop the union activities with the murder of a local organizer, but eventually the union movement is able to take root with the local workforce.
Director: Sidney Meyers, Jay Leyda
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: December 1, 1937
Cast
- Richard Blaine - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Alex North, Earl Robinson
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sidney Meyers, Jay Leyda
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is People of the Cumberland about?
- The film takes place in rural Tennessee, where communities have experienced economic and environmental devastation created by the coal mining industry. The introduction of the Highlander Folk School in 1931 by educator Myles Horton and the movement to bring labor union representation to the region are shown as means of empowering the population. Efforts are made to stop the union activities with the murder of a local organizer, but eventually the union movement is able to take root with the local workforce.
- Who directed People of the Cumberland?
- People of the Cumberland was directed by Sidney Meyers, Jay Leyda.
- Who stars in People of the Cumberland?
- People of the Cumberland stars Richard Blaine.
- How long is People of the Cumberland?
- People of the Cumberland has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is People of the Cumberland?
- People of the Cumberland is a Documentary film.
- Where was People of the Cumberland produced?
- People of the Cumberland was produced in United States of America.