Appalachia: Rich Land, Poor People (1968)

National Educational Television" Wednesday, November 13, 1968 on NET's Brand New NET Journal Week on 1960 RCA TV. The land is rich with coal, yet its residents are denied adequate food, housing, or medical care. This, the Appalachian region, was the nation's first designated poverty area. This film focuses upon Eastern Kentucky where mechanization of the mines is replacing people and jobs. A lack of education and other working skills makes these residents prisoners of the land, as seen by a discerning interview with a local family.

Director: Jack Willis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Appalachia: Rich Land, Poor People about?
National Educational Television" Wednesday, November 13, 1968 on NET's Brand New NET Journal Week on 1960 RCA TV. The land is rich with coal, yet its residents are denied adequate food, housing, or medical care. This, the Appalachian region, was the nation's first designated poverty area. This film focuses upon Eastern Kentucky where mechanization of the mines is replacing people and jobs. A lack of education and other working skills makes these residents prisoners of the land, as seen by a discerning interview with a local family.
Who directed Appalachia: Rich Land, Poor People?
Appalachia: Rich Land, Poor People was directed by Jack Willis.
How long is Appalachia: Rich Land, Poor People?
Appalachia: Rich Land, Poor People has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Appalachia: Rich Land, Poor People?
Appalachia: Rich Land, Poor People is a Documentary film.
Where was Appalachia: Rich Land, Poor People produced?
Appalachia: Rich Land, Poor People was produced in United States of America.