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Matewan (/ ˈ m eɪ t w ɒ n /) is a 1987 American independent drama film written and directed by John Sayles, and starring Chris Cooper (in his film debut), James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell and Will Oldham, with David Strathairn, Kevin Tighe and Gordon Clapp in supporting roles.
Aug 28, 1987 · Matewan: Directed by John Sayles. With Chris Cooper, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn. A labor union organizer comes to an embattled mining community brutally and violently dominated and harassed by the mining company.
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- Drama, History
- John Sayles
- 1987-08-28
Nov 8, 2020 · Matewan (1987) Filmed in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan (Chris Cooper), a scab...
- 132 min
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- Punks For Progress
A labor union organizer comes to an embattled mining community brutally and violently dominated and harassed by the mining company Mingo County, West...
- 133 min
- 120.8K
- Don Sheehan
A labor union organizer helps coal miners in West Virginia fight against the mining company and its hired thugs in 1920. Based on a true story, the film depicts the Matewan Massacre and the role of UMWA, Wobblies, and Baldwin-Felts in the labor struggle.
Matewan is a 1987 film by John Sayles that depicts the 1920 coal miners' strike in West Virginia. It features a cast of notable actors, Oscar-nominated cinematography, and a director's commentary.
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Indie director John Sayles' historical drama Matewan (1987) is an engrossing portrayal of real life Matewan coal mining town incident in which coal miners struggled to organize a union against...
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- History, Drama
- PG-13
