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The Last Mountain (2011)
Director: Bill Haney
Cast: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Joe Manchin III, George W. Bush, Barbara Pierce Bush
Runtime95 min
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In the valleys of Appalachia, a battle is being fought over a mountain, the consequences of which affect every American; it's a battle that has taken innocent lives and threatens to take more. It is a battle over protecting our health and environment from the destructive power of Big Coal. Mining and burning coal is at the epicenter of America's struggle to balance its energy needs with environmental and health concerns. Nowhere is that concern greater than in Coal River Valley, West Virginia, where a small but passionate group of ordinary citizens are trying to stop Big Coal corporations, like Massey Energy, from continuing the devastating practice of Mountain Top Removal.
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The Last Mountain (2011) is a compelling documentary that offers a unique perspective on the environmental and health consequences of the coal industry in Appalachia. Directed by Bill Haney, the film features the passionate efforts of ordinary citizens, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who are fighting to protect their community from the destructive practices of Big Coal corporations like Massey Energy. This thought-provoking film is a must-see for anyone interested in environmental advocacy and the balance between energy needs and environmental concerns.
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The Last Mountain is a feature-length documentary film directed by Bill Haney and produced by Haney, Clara Bingham and Eric Grunebaum. The film premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and went into general release on June 3, 2011. The film explores the consequences of mining and burning coal, with a particular focus on the use of a method for coal strip-mining in Appalachia commonly known as mountaintop removal mining.
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