On Coal River

ON COAL RIVER takes viewers on a gripping emotional journey into the Coal River Valley of West Virginia — a community surrounded by lush mountains and a looming toxic threat. Shot over a period of five years, the film follows a former coal miner and his neighbors in a David-and-Goliath struggle for the future of their valley, their children, and life as they know it. Directed by Francine Cavanaugh and Adams Wood

CAVANAUGH WOOD FILMS

“A new masterpiece.” - West Virginia Gazette
“Compelling and transcendent.” - Huffington Post
"Respectful, thorough, and relevant.” - Variety

Directed by Francine Cavanaugh and Adams Wood, ON COAL RIVER tells the story of a former coal miner and his neighbors in a David-and-Goliath struggle to save their mountains, their valley, and life as they know it. ON COAL RIVER premiered at AFI/SILVERDOCS in June 2010, aired on Outside Television, and screened in over 70 cities across the US as part of the Whole Foods "Do Something Reel" Film Festival.  

Nominee, IFP/Gotham Awards
“Best Documentary” Appalachian Film Festival
Winner, "Koronisfest Award", Sidewalk Moving Pictures Festival

www.oncoalriver.com