The Struggle of Coon Branch Mountain

Overview

In their efforts to better their children’s education, the residents of this small West Virginia community found themselves face to face with an unfeeling, bureaucratic political structure. "Struggle of Coon Branch Mountain" documents their fight for a better road and decent schools, an effort that includes organizing the community, setting up their own school, and finally a march on the governor’s office. The film ends with a partial victory and determination to continue the struggle, and will be of interest to community organizers, as well as students of education, public policy, and rural issues.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1972

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Production

Appalshop

Director

Peter Tarzian

Producer

William Richardson,Mimi Pickering

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt14966802