Harlin County, USA

I got the opportunity to see this documentary the other night. I’ve never seen poorer and more destitute group of folk than these coal minors and their family. I’m not much of a union guy, and this show does little to paint the union leadership in a positive light, but I can’t image being pressed into the hell these folk were without taking some desperate action. Anyway, I recommend it. Trailer below:

Now here is the full video if you have a couple of hours to kill:

Patty Loveless has a great tribute to these folk in a video titled “You’ll Never Leave Harlin Alive”. A Great voice :

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