In their efforts to better their children’s education, the residents of this small West Virginia community found themselves face to face with an unfeeling, bureaucratic political structure. "Struggle of Coon Branch Mountain" documents their fight for a better road and decent schools, an effort that includes organizing the community, setting up their own school, and finally a march on the governor’s office. The film ends with a partial victory and determination to continue the struggle, and will be of interest to community organizers, as well as students of education, public policy, and rural issues.

• Peter TarzianDirector
• Mimi PickeringEditor · Producer
• William RichardsonProducer

Release date

January 1, 1972

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

13m

Genres

Documentary