Burning the Future: Coal in America
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Burning the Future: Coal in America

7.8 / 10 | 1h 29m | United States
2008 | Documentary
Burning the Future: Coal in America examines 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.

Cast List (21)

David Novack
David Novack
Director
Bob May
Bob May
Self - Kanawa Eagle
Bill Raney
Bill Raney
Self - WV Mining Association
Roger Lilly
Roger Lilly
Self - Walker Machinery
Joe Haynes
Joe Haynes
Self - Amos Power Community
Janet Keating
Janet Keating
Self - OH Valley Env. Coalition
Joan Linville
Joan Linville
Self - Van WV Res
Maria Gunnoe
Maria Gunnoe
Self
Chrystal Gunnoe
Chrystal Gunnoe
Self
Jim Hecker
Jim Hecker
Self - Trial lawyer
Ed Hopkins
Ed Hopkins
Self - Sierra Club
Peter Lehner
Peter Lehner
Self - NY Atty Gen office
Billy Sammons
Billy Sammons
Self - Lick Creek WV
Bo Webb
Bo Webb
Self - Naomo WV Res.
Julian Martin
Julian Martin
Self - Charleston WV Res
Rocky Hackworth
Rocky Hackworth
Self - Miner
Ben Stout
Ben Stout
Self
Joe Manchin III
Joe Manchin III
Self - Governor of West Virginia
Jesse Gunnoe
Jesse Gunnoe
Self
David Novack
David Novack
Writer
Richard Hankin
Richard Hankin
Writer

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