The struggle for working class people is re-produced through this death defying documentary which tells the heartfelt and thought provoking story of the coal miners and their families’ struggle in Harlan County. Filled with suspenseful, comedic and tragic moments, this documentary is one of the best I’ve seen in a while. Its influence can still be seen in other working class and culture analysis done in documentaries today (“An Injury to One” by Travis Wilkerson is a good example).