Documentary about the impact left by John Sayles’ 1987 film Matewan, about a shooting between company gun thugs and union organizers in Southern West Virginia. Along with a lasting legacy of support for union rights, the film inspired many West Virginians to become filmmakers and introduced the world to many great actors.

Them That Work (2019)
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John Sayles
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David Strathairn
Self

Chris Cooper
Self

Haskell Wexler
Self

Will Oldham
Self

Morgan Spurlock
Self

Maggie Renzi
Self
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Sarah Martin
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