Matewan
Shot in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" commemorates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan, a scab called "Couple of Garments" Johnson as well as a supportive mayor as well as authorities principal heroically battle the power represented by a coal company and Matewan's beneficial interests to ensure that justice and also employees' rights need not take a rear to squalid working problems, exploitation and also the bottom line.
Released: 1987-08-28
Genre:
Drama