Matewan

Matewan1987

Director: John Sayles
Stars: Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn
Genre: Drama, History
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Runtime: 142 minutes

A little-known chapter of American labor history is brought vividly to life in this period drama from writer-director John Sayles. It's a fictional story about labor wars among West Virginia coal miners during the 1920's, but every detail is so righ… more »



C. E. Lively:
Who wrote The Iron Heel?

Joe Kenehan:
Jack London.

Sephus:
Where's Joe Hill buried at?

Joe Kenehan:
All over the world. They scattered his ashes.

C. E. Lively:
Which eye is Big Bill Haywood missing?

Joe Kenehan:
His right one.

C. E. Lively:
How'd Frank Little die?

Joe Kenehan:
Butte, Montana ... they hung him from a railroad trestle.

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