King Coal(2023)
King Coal Synopsis
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.
King Coal (2023) is a documentary film directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon, released on August 11, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Lanie Marsh, Gabrielle Wilson and Doy Leon Russell. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Elaine McMillion Sheldon
- Writers:
- Elaine McMillion Sheldon
- Producers:
- Shane Boris, Diane Becker, Peggy Drexler
- Cinematographer:
- Curren Sheldon
- Composer:
- Bobak Lotfipour
- Production:
- Cottage M, Drexler Films, Fishbowl Films, Requisite Media
- Status:
- Released
King Coal (2023) Trailer
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King Coal Videos & Clips
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Official Trailer
Trailer
Film Independent Presents KING COAL Q&A
Featurette
West Virginia Premiere
Featurette
King Coal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
as Narrator (voice)
- Lanie Marsh
Lanie Marsh
as Self
- Gabrielle Wilson
Gabrielle Wilson
as Self
- Doy Leon Russell
Doy Leon Russell
as Self
- Heather Hannah
Heather Hannah
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon, written by Elaine McMillion Sheldon, produced by Shane Boris, Diane Becker and Peggy Drexler.
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King Coal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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King Coal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Coal online?
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King Coal (2023) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in King Coal?
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The main cast of King Coal (2023) includes Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Lanie Marsh, Gabrielle Wilson, Doy Leon Russell and Heather Hannah. The film was directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King Coal released?
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King Coal was released on August 11, 2023 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is King Coal worth watching?
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King Coal (2023) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for King Coal?
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