Comparisons with doc
How do you think this holds up next to the raw power of 'Harlan County, USA'?
shareI grew up in harlan county - my dad, grandfather, most of my cousins, uncles, etc all are (or were) coal-miners. most of the documentary is actually filmed in my hometown of evarts (pop. about 1800), and some of my family are even in a few scenes.
that being said... not only did the people behind this 'movie' have no idea about what the situation was really like, i don't think anyone even bothered to watch the documentary or read the book "bloody harlan" (which is actually about the violent clashes in the early 1900's, but it is still relative). it's like someone heard this story somewhere and just decided to shoot a movie.
honestly, i don't think it is a story that is even worth making into a movie because the end result is crap like "harlan county war".
I agree, although obviously you would have a better idea of it than I would. But clearly this one shrunk with washing.
I'm concerned The Mayor of Castro Street is going to be a repeat of this situation with Bryan Singer directing. Usual Suspects, Superman...Harvey Milk? Nuh uh.
The films themselves should be reflective of revolution. They should be challenging and uncomfortable.
Did you see Matewan? That was pretty good.
Holly made a statement. And it was a great one. The Harlan County wars happened in a lot of other places in the coal fields. Do your research? Research Tony Boyle? Kentucky Boy His name is mentioned? Do a movie on him.
This movie is about Mine Workers after he raped the union. They were reorganizing. Look at the state of things now? Most Hollywod people suck. They have no idea.
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Well said.
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thanks , "thumbzz' . It's good to know the opinion of a person who grew up in "Harlan County " .
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