this film is so important, to the point that it itself had a critical part to play in the story it tells. it is a level of impact few films could ever hope to achieve.
the film and its crew are not simply interested in documenting these events but are also actively sympathizing with and consequently supporting their subjects. in a system where literally everyone is against them, from the corporations to the police to the judges to the church, the importance of the presence and the integrity of the film crew cannot be understated.
i saw a quote on wikipedia about a mine worker talking about how they would've lost if it hadn't been for the film crew. and that they probably helped limit the violence to some extent. and also that the director, Barbara Kopple, was potentially in danger of being assassinated. crazy stuff.
i love how the film highlights the role of women during the protests. i love how the solidarity between the mine workers is portrayed and the few heartwarming moments here and there. i love the songs. and hearing about the working conditions and the deaths was very emotional.
there's a lot i want to say after watching this film but i want to limit myself to just writing about the film for now. i don't see the point in going on a political rant in a letterboxd review. also i feel like if i really get going, i won't know when to stop.
this film is so important, to the point that it itself had a critical part to play in the story it tells. it is a level of impact few films could ever hope to achieve.
the film and its crew are not simply interested in documenting these events but are also actively sympathizing with and consequently supporting their subjects. in a system where literally everyone is against them, from the corporations to the police to the judges to the church, the importance of the presence and the integrity of the film crew cannot be understated.
i saw a quote on wikipedia about a mine worker talking about how they would've lost if it hadn't been for the film crew. and that they probably helped limit the violence to some extent. and also that the director, Barbara Kopple, was potentially in danger of being assassinated. crazy stuff.
i love how the film highlights the role of women during the protests. i love how the solidarity between the mine workers is portrayed and the few heartwarming moments here and there. i love the songs. and hearing about the working conditions and the deaths was very emotional.
there's a lot i want to say after watching this film but i want to limit myself to just writing about the film for now. i don't see the point in going on a political rant in a letterboxd review. also i feel like if i really get going, i won't know when to stop.
