Western coal: an American dilemma

Duration: 21

Year Published: 1976

Creator: Cine Manifest Productions

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: An investigation of the various interests and conflicts in a small stripmining town in Montana. Represented on one side are the coal company, workers, ranchers, and tradespeople, who benefit from the economic activity. Opposing them are the townspeople, ranchers and a legislator who are concerned about the land which they do not believe will be rehabilitated.