Burning the Future: Coal in America (2008)

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Maria Gunnoe	...	Herself
	Bill Raney	...	Himself - WV Mining Association
	Rocky Hackworth	...	Himself - Miner
	Chrystal Gunnoe	...	Herself
	Ben Stout	...	Himself
	Jim Hecker	...	Himself - Trial lawyer
	Roger Lilly	...	Himself - Walker Machinery
	Ed Hopkins	...	Himself - Sierra Club
	Joe Haynes	...	Himself - Amos Power Community
	Joe Manchin III	...	Himself - governor (as Gov. Joe Manchin III)
	Peter Lehner	...	Himself - NY Atty Gen office
	Bob May	...	Himself - Kanawa Eagle
	Billy Sammons	...	Himself - Lick Creek WV
	Janet Keating	...	Herself - OH Valley Env. Coalition
	Bo Webb	...	Himself - Naomo WV Res.

Storyline

Burning the Future: Coal in America examines the explosive forces that have set in motion a groundswell of conflict between the Coal Industry and residents of West Virginia. Confronted by an emerging coal-based US energy policy, local activists watch the nation praise coal without regard to the devastation caused by its extraction. Faced with toxic ground water, the obliteration of 1.4 million acres of mountains, and a government that appeases industry, our heroes demonstrate a strength of purpose and character in their improbable fight to arouse the nation's help in protecting their mountains, saving their families, and preserving their way of life. Written by David Novack  

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