Beverly May and Terry Ratliff grew up on opposite sides of a mountain ridge in eastern Kentucky. When a mountaintop removal coal mine encroaches on their community, the two find themselves on opposite sides of a debate that divides their community. Who controls, consumes, and benefits from the planet's dwindling supply of natural resources? In a small town in dire economic straits and high unemployment, the coal company's offer to buy land and provide jobs can be hard to resist. How can a community choose between its present and its future? Also: The Virtual Mine.
Title | Independent Lens - Season 12 Episode 6 Deep Down |
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Year | 2024 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | PBS |
Cast | Stanley Tucci |
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First Air Date | Aug 09, 1999 |
Last Air date | Sep 30, 2024 |
Season | 26 Season |
Episode | 509 Episode |
Runtime | 60:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 6.80/ 10 by 10.00 users |
Popularity | 49.651 |
Language | English |