Deep Down: A Story from the Heart of Coal Country (2010)

Beverly May and Terry Ratliff grew up like kin on opposite sides of a mountain ridge in eastern Kentucky. Now in their fifties, the two find themselves in the midst of a debate dividing ... See full summary »

Directors:

Jennifer Gilomen, Sally Rubin

Writers:

Sally Rubin, Jennifer Gilomen

Stars:

Beverly May

Cast

Credited cast:
Beverly May	...	Protagonist

Storyline

Beverly May and Terry Ratliff grew up like kin on opposite sides of a mountain ridge in eastern Kentucky. Now in their fifties, the two find themselves in the midst of a debate dividing their community and the world: who controls, consumes, and benefits from our planet's shrinking supply of natural resources? While Beverly organizes her neighbors and leads a legal fight to stop Miller Brothers Coal Company from advancing into her hollow, Terry considers signing away the mining rights to his backyard-a decision that could destroy not only the two friends' homes, but the peace and environment surrounding their community. The two friends soon find themselves caught in the middle. of a contentious battle over energy and the wealth and environmental destruction it represents. Deep Down brings to light questions of our own morality, our connection to the earth's resources, and most importantly, our link to people whose daily lives are far removed from our own and yet deeply impacted through...

---

Plot Keywords:

appalachia | coal mining

---

Genres:

Documentary

---

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 November 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Kentucky, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$300,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Deep Down Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

57 min

Color:

Color (HD)

User Reviews