Burning the Future: Coal in America
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
David Novack
Ben Stout
Maria Gunnoe
Billy Sammons
Donetta Blankenship
Bo Webb
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Synopsis
An examination of the explosive forces that have set in motion a groundswell of conflict between the coal industry and residents of West Virginia. Confronted by an emerging coal-based US energy policy, local activists watch the nation praise coal without regard to the devastation caused by its extraction. Faced with toxic ground water, the obliteration of 1.4 million acres of mountains, and a government that appeases industry, our heroes demonstrate a strength of purpose and character in their improbable fight to arouse the nation's help in protecting their mountains, saving their families, and preserving their way of life.
Director
David Novack
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Miscellaneous Notes
Winner of the 2008 Pare Lorentz Award by the International Documentary Association (IDA).
Released in United States March 7, 2008
Released in United States Winter February 29, 2008
Released in United States Winter February 29, 2008 (NY)
Released in United States March 7, 2008 (Los Angeles)
