Plot Summary
The film takes place in rural Tennessee, where communities have experienced economic and environmental devastation created by the coal mining industry. The introduction of the Highlander Folk School in 1931 by educator Myles Horton and the movement to bring labor union representation to the region are shown as means of empowering the population. Efforts are made to stop the union activities with the murder of a local organizer, but eventually the union movement is able to take root with the local workforce.
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Director & Crew
Sidney Meyers
Director
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It has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 based on 5 votes.
Who directed People of the Cumberland?
People of the Cumberland was directed by Sidney Meyers and released in 1937.
How long is People of the Cumberland?
People of the Cumberland has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1937-12-01
- Status
- Released