Coal Country

This weekend, the Akron Civic Theatre will host a free screening of "Coal Country".  Naturally, we'll be there - it's sure to be an eye-opener.  I do bear the responsibility to be educated about my industry, don't I?

Taken from AkronCivic.com:

Coal Country
September 12, 2009 8:00 pm

Akron Civic Theatre
Sponsored by Progressive Democrats of America - Ohio and Portage Trail Sierra Club

COAL COUNTRY (www.coalcountrythemovie.com) is a dramatic look at modern coal mining. We get to know working miners along with activists who are battling coal companies in Appalachia. We hear from miners and coal company officials, who are concerned about jobs and the economy and believe they are acting responsibly in bringing power to the American people. Both sides in this conflict claim that history is on their side. Families have lived in the region for generations, and most have ancestors who worked in the mines. Everyone shares a deep love for the land, but MTR (Mountain Top Removal mining which has leveled over 500 Appalachian mountains) is tearing them apart. We need to understand the meaning behind promises of “cheap energy” and “clean coal.” Are they achievable? At what cost? Are there alternatives to our energy future?

6:30- 7:30pm

Private Reception for Eligible Sponsors With Coal Country's Executive Producer, Akron's own, Mari-Lynn Evans
Southern Ohio's citizen turned activist, featured in the film Elisa Young
Award winning country/folk artist Kathy Mattea
Actress/Activist Daryl Hannah Plus many other local notables and others featured in the film

Catering generously donated by Chrissie Hynde and Chef Scot Jones' VegiTerranean

10:00 - 2:00am

After-party downtown at Ohio Brewing Company 222 S. Main St., Akron, Ohio 44308
Join us for fun, discussion, and LIVE bluegrass music with "Sawgrass"