Matewan
[United States] : The Criterion Collection, [2019]
Format: Blu-ray Disc
Edition: Criterion collection.
Description: 1 videodisc (133 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
A wrenching historical drama that recounts the true story of a West Virginia coal town where the local miners₂ struggle to form a union rose to the pitch of all-out war in 1920. Written and directed by John Sayles, this film issues an impassioned cry for justice that still resounds today.
Other Authors:
Sayles, John, 1950- screenwriter, film director.
Cooper, Chris, 1951- actor.
Jones, James Earl, actor.
McDonnell, Mary, actor.
Oldham, Will, actor.
Sayles, John, 1950- screenwriter, film director.
Cooper, Chris, 1951- actor.
Jones, James Earl, actor.
McDonnell, Mary, actor.
Oldham, Will, actor.
Subjects:
Coal Strike, W. Va., 1920-1921 -- Drama.
Strikes and lockouts -- Coal mining -- Drama.
Race relations -- Drama.
Coal Strike, W. Va., 1920-1921 -- Drama.
Strikes and lockouts -- Coal mining -- Drama.
Race relations -- Drama.
Target Audience: Rating: PG-13.
ISBN:
9781681436524
UPC: 715515236010
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
BD DRAMA Matewan | Main (Downtown) | First Level, Blu-ray Disc | In |
Title from sell sheet.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1987.
Bonus features: Taudio commentary featuring Sayles and cinematographer Haskell Wexler, new documentary on making of the film, new interview with composer, new program on the film's production design, trailer, plus: an essay by critic A.S. Hamrah.
Wide screen (1.85:1).
Blu-ray disc.
Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn.
Blu-ray, wide screen (1.85:1); requires Blu-ray player.
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1987.
Bonus features: Taudio commentary featuring Sayles and cinematographer Haskell Wexler, new documentary on making of the film, new interview with composer, new program on the film's production design, trailer, plus: an essay by critic A.S. Hamrah.
Wide screen (1.85:1).
Blu-ray disc.
Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn.
Blu-ray, wide screen (1.85:1); requires Blu-ray player.
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).