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Running for the Mountains

Running for the Mountains

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Documentary

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RUNNING FOR THE MOUNTAINS digs into West Virginia's history of 'patriotic sacrifice,' unearthing veins of dark money and dirty politics. The film tracks grassroots candidates and ordinary citizens' attempts to save their land, water, homes, and communities - calling out the pro-extraction politicians enabling destruction, including Senator Joe Manchin and his likely replacement, coal baron Governor Jim Justice. Appalachia is the proverbial canary in a coal mine; pay attention or pay the price.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

78 mins

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Release Date

17 February 2024

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Cast

Charlotte Pritt

Charlotte Pritt

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