50 years on, 'Harlan County, USA' documentary still one of the best

WKMS | By Derek Operle

Published October 19, 2026 at 4:11 PM CDT

A documentary about a Kentucky miner's strike endures 50 years later. Harlan County USA's message still resonates today.

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