King Coal

2023 1h 18m EN

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 2

Documentary

Synopsis

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The cultural roots of coal continue to permeate the rituals of daily life in Appalachia even as its economic power wanes. The journey of a coal miner’s daughter exploring the region’s dreams and myths, untangling the pain and beauty, as her community sits on the brink of massive change.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Narrator (voice)
Lanie Marsh
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Gabrielle Wilson
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Doy Leon Russell
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Heather Hannah
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Writers: Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon, shot by Curren Sheldon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bobak Lotfipour. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Iva Radivojević shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Elaine McMillion Sheldon and Lanie Marsh and Gabrielle Wilson carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt24132176 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Elaine McMillion Sheldon directs. Curren Sheldon behind the camera. Bobak Lotfipour scores. Iva Radivojević cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon, shot by Curren Sheldon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Bobak Lotfipour. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Iva Radivojević shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Elaine McMillion Sheldon and Lanie Marsh and Gabrielle Wilson carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt24132176 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.