King Coal
The cultural roots of coal continue to permeate the rituals of daily life in Appalachia even as its economic power wanes. The journey of a coal miner’s daughter exploring the region’s dreams and myths, untangling the pain and beauty, as her community sits on the brink of massive change.
At a glance
Countries
United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
7.5/10
2 votes
Rating consensus
75/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~75/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Narrator (voice)
Lanie Marsh
Self
Gabrielle Wilson
Self
Doy Leon Russell
Self
Heather Hannah
Self
Community Ledger
No logs yet — yours would be the first on Risocast.
King Coal (2023)
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
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