Matewan
Type
Audio/Visual
Authors
Category
Drama
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Publication Year
2001
Volume
1
Duration
127'
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Abstract
John Sayles' masterpiece is one of the great films of American independent cinema. Oscar nominated for cinematography; the film is staged in the classic western tradition.
Matewan is a small mining community in West Virginia, the story set during the 20's. When the Stone Mountain Coal Company announces a cut in wages, the miners' response is strike action. A train arrives in trown bringing black and Italian workers to replace them but on that same train is Joe Kenehan, a union organiser who's aim is to aunite all the diverse groups of workers to stand together. The bosses' next move is to bring in some hired "muscle" to "keep the peace". As the tension and violence escalates, the stage is set for a final showdown.
Matewan is a small mining community in West Virginia, the story set during the 20's. When the Stone Mountain Coal Company announces a cut in wages, the miners' response is strike action. A train arrives in trown bringing black and Italian workers to replace them but on that same train is Joe Kenehan, a union organiser who's aim is to aunite all the diverse groups of workers to stand together. The bosses' next move is to bring in some hired "muscle" to "keep the peace". As the tension and violence escalates, the stage is set for a final showdown.
Biblio Notes
Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn, Kevin Tighe, Bob Gunton, Josh Mostel, Joe Grifassi, John Sayles
Number of Copies
1
