Beverly May and Terry Ratliff grew up on opposite sides of a mountain ridge in eastern Kentucky. When a mountaintop removal coal mine encroaches on their community, the two find themselves on opposite sides of a debate that divides their community. Who controls, consumes, and benefits from the planet's dwindling supply of natural resources? In a small town in dire economic straits and high unemployment, the coal company's offer to buy land and provide jobs can be hard to resist. How can a community choose between its present and its future? Also: The Virtual Mine.
| Title | Independent Lens - Season 12 Episode 6 Deep Down |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | United States of America |
| Studio | PBS |
| Cast | Stanley Tucci |
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| First Air Date | Aug 09, 1999 |
| Last Air date | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Season | 26 Season |
| Episode | 510 Episode |
| Runtime | 60:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 6.91/ 10 by 11.00 users |
| Popularity | 64.349 |
| Language | English |
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