After Coal

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Series/Themes: Historical Themes, Political and Social Issues

Genre: Documentaries, International

Film Year: 2016

Locations: USA/Wales

Film Length: 56 min.

Director: Tom Hansell

Featuring: Helen Matthews Lewis, John Gaventa, Richard Greatrex, Patricia Beaver.

Preceded by the short film Through (5 min.)

What happens after fossil fuels run out? After Coal chronicles a critical exchange between coalfield regions in eastern Kentucky and South Wales over the course of more than 30 years. The documentary invites viewers to the front lines of the transition away from fossil fuels by profiling inspiring individuals who are building a new future. From ex-miners using theater to rebuild community infrastructure to women transforming a former coal board office into an education hub, and young people striving to stay in their home communities, the stories of coalfield residents span the distance between Kentucky and Wales, illustrating the universal challenge of a world without coal. Discussion with writer-director Tom Hansell

Sunday, November 6
11:00 AM
Downtown Mall : Vinegar Hill Theatre
Add To Calendar 20161106 11:00 20161106 12:15 America/New_York VFF: After Coal

Preceded by the short film Through (5 min.)

What happens after fossil fuels run out? After Coal chronicles a critical exchange between coalfield regions in eastern Kentucky and South Wales over the course of more than 30 years. The documentary invites viewers to the front lines of the transition away from fossil fuels by profiling inspiring individuals who are building a new future. From ex-miners using theater to rebuild community infrastructure to women transforming a former coal board office into an education hub, and young people striving to stay in their home communities, the stories of coalfield residents span the distance between Kentucky and Wales, illustrating the universal challenge of a world without coal. Discussion with writer-director Tom Hansell

 Downtown Mall : Vinegar Hill Theatre Virginia Film Festival info@virginiafilmfestival.org

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