Harlan County U.S.A.
“Which Side Are You On?”
Overview
This film documents the coal miners' strike against the Brookside Mine of the Eastover Mining Company in Harlan County, Kentucky in June, 1973. Eastover's refusal to sign a contract (when the miners joined with the United Mine Workers of America) led to the strike, which lasted more than a year and included violent battles between gun-toting company thugs/scabs and the picketing miners and their supportive women-folk. Director Barbara Kopple puts the strike into perspective by giving us some background on the historical plight of the miners and some history of the UMWA. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with New York Women in Film & Television in 2004.
Top-billed cast
- NNorman Yarborough
- HHouston Elmore
- PPhil Sparks
- BBessie Lou Cornett Parker
- SSudie Crusenberry
- MMary Lou Fergerson
- BBasil Collins
- FFlorence Reece
- LLois Scott
Crew
- Director
- Barbara Kopple
- Producer
- Barbara Kopple
- Production
- Cabin Creek Films
Frequently asked questions
What is Harlan County U.S.A. rated?
Harlan County U.S.A. has an audience rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 120 votes.
Who directed Harlan County U.S.A.?
Harlan County U.S.A. was directed by Barbara Kopple.
When was Harlan County U.S.A. released?
Harlan County U.S.A. was released in 1976.
