Shot in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor arranging in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan, a scab called "Few Garments" Johnson as well as a thoughtful mayor and authorities chief heroically deal with the power stood for by a coal firm and also Matewan's vested interests to make sure that justice as well as employees' rights need not take a back seat to repulsive working conditions, exploitation and also the bottom line.
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Shot in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor arranging in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan, a scab called "Few Garments" Johnson as well as a thoughtful mayor and authorities chief heroically deal with the power stood for by a coal firm and also Matewan's vested interests to make sure that justice as well as employees' rights need not take a back seat to repulsive working conditions, exploitation and also the bottom line.
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