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  • Burning the Future: Coal in America (2008)
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    89 min | Documentary
Burning the Future: Coal in America (2008)
Not Rated
89 min | 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 ...See moreBurning 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. Written by David Novack See less
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Director
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David Novack (written by) | Richard Hankin
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Samuel M. Henriques (as Sam Henriques) | Scott Shelley (as J. Scott Shelley)
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Apr 22, 2008 (United States)
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24 cast members
Name Known for
Bill Raney
Self - WV Mining Association Self - WV Mining Association   See fewer
Rocky Hackworth
Self - Miner Self - Miner   See fewer
Jim Hecker
Self - Trial lawyer Self - Trial lawyer   See fewer
Roger Lilly
Self - Walker Machinery Self - Walker Machinery   See fewer
Ed Hopkins
Self - Sierra Club Self - Sierra Club   See fewer
Joe Haynes
Self - Amos Power Community Self - Amos Power Community   See fewer
Joe Manchin III
Self - Governor of West Virginia (as Gov. Joe Manchin) Self - Governor of West Virginia (as Gov. Joe Manchin)   See fewer
Peter Lehner
Self - NY Atty Gen office Self - NY Atty Gen office   See fewer
Bob May
Self - Kanawa Eagle Self - Kanawa Eagle   See fewer
Billy Sammons
Self - Lick Creek WV Self - Lick Creek WV   See fewer
Janet Keating
Self - OH Valley Env. Coalition Self - OH Valley Env. Coalition   See fewer
Bo Webb
Self - Naomo WV Res. Self - Naomo WV Res.   See fewer
Joan Linville
Self - Van WV Res Self - Van WV Res   See fewer
Julian Martin
Self - Charleston WV Res Self - Charleston WV Res   See fewer
Diane Shafer
Self (as Dr. Diane Shafer) Self (as Dr. Diane Shafer)   See fewer
Randy Wilson
Self - Big Creek - KY Self - Big Creek - KY   See fewer
Larry Gibson
Self - Kayford Mtn resident Self - Kayford Mtn resident   See fewer
Newt Gingrich
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
John Kerry
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
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