Burning the future [videorecording] : coal in America / FireFly Pix presents ; in association with American Coal Productions ; produced by David Novack and Alexis Zoullas ; written by David Novack and Richard Hankin ; directed by David Novack.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007. Music includes: "Dress of Roses " performed by Demolition String Band "The Toy Parade" ; "Take This Hammer and Give it to the Captain" , performed by Randy Wilson; "Take me out to the Ballgame", performed by Steve Shapiro; "The Mountain " performed by Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band. Special features (31 min.): "Coal and energy" featurette (6 min.); "Coal and climate change" featurette (7 min.); "Pollution and public health" featurette (7 min.); "Democracy and action" featurette (9 min.); trailer (2 min.). DVD-ROM feature: 5-part "Coal impact guide" (also available at http://coalimpactguide.dewdropmedia.com/).
Summary:
"Examines the explosive forces that have set in motion a groundswell of conflict between the coal industry and residents of West Virginia. Faced with toxic ground water, the obliteration of 1.4 million acres of mountains, and a government that appeases industry, the heroes launch a valiant fight to arouse the nation's help in protecting their mountains, saving their families and preserving their way of life" -- Container
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