The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
RUNNING FOR THE MOUNTAINS digs into West Virginia's history of 'patriotic sacrifice,' unearthing veins of dark money and dirty politics. The film tracks grassroots candidates and ordinary citizens' attempts to save their land, water, homes, and communities - calling out the pro-extraction politicians enabling destruction, including Senator Joe Manchin and his likely replacement, coal baron Governor Jim Justice. Appalachia is the proverbial canary in a coal mine; pay attention or pay the price.
Ratings
TMDB5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Babette HoganDirector
- Julie EisenbergDirector
- Walter J. GottliebDirector
Cast
- Charlotte PrittSelf
Stills
Themes
west virginiaappalachia