
The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania
2005, English. Directed by David Hunt & Jody Eldred.
In this thoughtful documentary, actress Sarah Rush takes us back to the coal-mining town of her youth -- Carmichaels, Penn., population: 556. At the 50th anniversary of the Coal Queen Pageant in August 2003, we're introduced to 14 high-school-aged hopefuls who are vying for the coveted crown. The pageant and its related events serve as the backdrop to highlight local miners and their way of life and show the community's strength, pride and unity.
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- 1h 29m
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- 16 October 2005
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Who directed The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania?
The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania (2005) was directed by David Hunt and Jody Eldred and stars Sarah Rush.