Overview

Documentary about the impact left by John Sayles’ 1987 film Matewan, about a shooting between company gun thugs and union organizers in Southern West Virginia. Along with a lasting legacy of support for union rights, the film inspired many West Virginians to become filmmakers and introduced the world to many great actors.

Top Cast

John Sayles

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David Strathairn

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Chris Cooper

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Haskell Wexler

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Will Oldham

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Morgan Spurlock

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Maggie Renzi

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Sarah Martin

Narrator (voice)

Newton Thomas Sigel

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