After Coal: Welsh and Appalachian Mining Communities (2016)
After Coal profiles inspiring individuals who are building a new future in the coalfields of eastern Kentucky and South Wales. Meet ex-miners using theater to rebuild community infrastructure, women transforming a former coal board office into an education hub, and young people striving to stay in their home communities. The stories of coalfield residents who must abandon traditional livelihoods illustrate the front lines of the transition away from fossil fuels.
Director: Tom Hansell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: May 27, 2016
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
politics, environmental, activism
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- What is After Coal: Welsh and Appalachian Mining Communities about?
- After Coal profiles inspiring individuals who are building a new future in the coalfields of eastern Kentucky and South Wales. Meet ex-miners using theater to rebuild community infrastructure, women transforming a former coal board office into an education hub, and young people striving to stay in their home communities. The stories of coalfield residents who must abandon traditional livelihoods illustrate the front lines of the transition away from fossil fuels.
- Who directed After Coal: Welsh and Appalachian Mining Communities?
- After Coal: Welsh and Appalachian Mining Communities was directed by Tom Hansell.
- How long is After Coal: Welsh and Appalachian Mining Communities?
- After Coal: Welsh and Appalachian Mining Communities has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is After Coal: Welsh and Appalachian Mining Communities?
- After Coal: Welsh and Appalachian Mining Communities is a Documentary film.