From the Ashes (2017)
From the Ashes
”A coal miner in Appalachia fights for his community's survival against the industry's destruction.”
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A current documentary about the impact of the coal industry on the environment, urgently made for reflection on the effects of President Donald J. Trump's presidency on this global issue. It brings precious information about pollution and its impact on human health. A production of National Geographic that was highlighted at the Sundance Festival.
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From the Ashes explores the experiences of Americans in communities across the country as they wrestle with the legacy of the coal industry, and what its future should be. From Appalachia to the Powder River Basin, the film goes beyond the rhetoric of the “war on coal” to present compelling and often heartbreaking stories about what is at stake for our economy, health, and climate.
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