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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 · A labor union organizer tries to unite black and Italian miners against the company thugs in West Virginia in 1920. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this Oscar-nominated film.
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- John Sayles
- 1987-08-28
Nov 8, 2020 · 5.19K subscribers. Subscribed. 257. 27K views 3 years ago. Filmed in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union...
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345 subscribers. Subscribed. 1.8K. 117K views 3 years ago. A labor union organizer comes to an embattled mining community brutally and violently dominated and harassed by the mining company ...more.
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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.
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A 1920s drama about labor organizing in West Virginia coal country. Watch the trailer, read reviews and see the cast of this acclaimed film directed by John Sayles.
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- History, Drama
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Matewan is a 1987 film by John Sayles that depicts the true story of a West Virginia coal town where miners fought for union rights in 1920. The film features a star-studded cast, Oscar-nominated cinematography, and a director's commentary on the Blu-ray edition.
