Synopsis
The cultural roots of coal continue to permeate the rituals of daily life in Appalachia even as its economic power wanes. The journey of a coal miner’s daughter exploring the region’s dreams and myths, untangling the pain and beauty, as her community sits on the brink of massive change.
King Coal (2023) is a 1h 18min documentary feature film by Elaine McMillion Sheldon. The cultural roots of coal continue to permeate the rituals of daily life in Appalachia even as its economic power wa...
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- International Documentary Association 2023 generic
- San Francisco International Film Festival 2023 generic
- Seattle International Film Festival 2023 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2023 generic
