Appalachian Genesis

Overview

Appalachian Genesis, one of the first Appalshop films, was commissioned by the Appalachian Regional Commission to document the state of mind of Appalachian young people in the early 1970s. It presents a vivid picture of the social activism and upheaval that had begun in the 1960s, especially with the War on Poverty. Appalachian youth speak out about the coal industry, the educational system, job opportunities, health care, politics and poverty. The film still resonates today as young people in growing numbers of communities across the country grapple with many of the same structural problems and experiences.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1973

Original language

English

Production

Appalshop

Director

William Richardson

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0310653