The stars of the film are the men and women of Harlan County, portrayed here not as patronized mountain folks but as human beings. (Review of Original Release)
75
TV Guide Magazine
TV Guide Magazine
Provides an exquisite representation of the emotion and pride in this microcosm mining community. (Review of Original Release)
70
Village VoiceMichael Atkinson
Village VoiceMichael Atkinson
As the miners make clear, workers have no rights in this democracy that they don't fight like dogs for, and the film has no conclusion--the combat will always continue.