Harlan County War (film)

Harlan County War
Genre
Written byPeter Silverman
Directed byTony Bill
Starring
Theme music composerVan Dyke Parks
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerKeri Selig
Production locationToronto
CinematographyFlavio Martínez Labiano
EditorAxel Hubert
Running time104 minutes
Production companies
  • Cort/Madden Productions
  • Millbrook Farm Productions
Original release
NetworkShowtime
ReleaseJune 4, 2000 (2000-06-04)

Harlan County War (2000) is a television film directed by Tony Bill and written by Peter Silverman. It aired on Showtime.

Plot

A Kentucky woman whose mine-worker husband is nearly killed in a cave-in, and whose father is slowly dying of black lung, joins the picket lines for a long, violent strike.

Principal cast

Awards and nominations

Emmy Awards

  • Outstanding Actress Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie (Hunter, nominated)

Golden Globe Awards

  • Best Actress - Miniseries or Television Film (Hunter, nominated)

Satellite Awards

  • Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film (Hunter, nominated)

See also

References