Documentary showing the dangerous working conditions of coal mining across England, Scotland and Wales..
W.H. Auden, Alberto Cavalcanti, Montagu Slater
United Kingdom
Is it worth the watch? Honestly, it depends on if you like your history served with a bit of a headache. If you’re a fan of old-school British documentaries or just want to feel the weight of industrial labor, you’ll probably find this fascinating. If you’re here for a narrative or someone to guide you by the hand, you...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Alberto Cavalcanti
Charley Chase
Community
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"Is it worth the watch? Honestly, it depends on if you like your history served with a bit of a headache. If you’re a fan of old-school British documentaries or just want to feel the weight of industrial labor, you’ll probably find this fascinating. If you’re here for a narrative or someone to guide you by the hand, you’re going to hate the lack of a traditional lead. It's not a movie you 'enjoy' in the usual way. The whole thing feels like being trapped in a rhythmic, mechanical cage. W.H. Aude..."
Short, Documentary
