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The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania (2005)

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In this thoughtful documentary, actress Sarah Rush takes us back to the coal-mining town of her youth -- Carmichaels, Penn., population: 556. At the 50th anniversary of the Coal Queen Pageant in August 2003, we're introduced to 14 high-school-aged hopefuls who are vying for the coveted crown. The pageant and its related events serve as the backdrop to highlight local miners and their way of life and show the community's strength, pride and unity.

Release Date
October 16, 2005
Runtime
1h 29m
Rating
10.0/10 (1 votes)

Directors: David Hunt, Jody Eldred

Cast: Sarah Rush

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In this thoughtful documentary, actress Sarah Rush takes us back to the coal-mining town of her youth -- Carmichaels, Penn., population: 556. At the 50th anniversary of the Coal Queen Pageant in August 2003, we're introduced to 14 high-school-aged hopefuls who are vying for the coveted crown. The pageant and its related events serve as the backdrop to highlight local miners and their way of life and show the community's strength, pride and unity.

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Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date10/16/2005
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What is The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania about?

In this thoughtful documentary, actress Sarah Rush takes us back to the coal-mining town of her youth -- Carmichaels, Penn., population: 556. At the 50th anniversary of the Coal Queen Pageant in Augus…

How long is The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania?

1h 29m

When was The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania released?

October 16, 2005

Who directed The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania?

David Hunt, Jody Eldred

Who stars in The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania?

Sarah Rush

What genre is The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania?

Documentary