Coal Rush
Coal Rush follows the environmental and social empowerment battle waged by over 500 residents of Mingo County, West Virginia. The residents are fighting for their right to safe, clean, fresh drinking water. The fourth largest US coal producer is accused of knowingly polluting the water by dumping billions of gallons of toxic coal sludge underground and putting entire communities at risk.
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Coal Rush
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Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 29, 2012
Runtime
1h 30m
Original Title
Coal Rush
Director
Filippo Piscopo
Budget
$650,000
Description
Coal Rush follows the environmental and social empowerment battle waged by over 500 residents of Mingo County, West Virginia. The residents are fighting for their right to safe, clean, fresh drinking water. The fourth largest US coal producer is accused of knowingly polluting the water by dumping billions of gallons of toxic coal sludge underground and putting entire communities at risk.
