Movie

People of the Cumberland

★ 6.3(5)193721m

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Good to know

Director: Sidney Meyers, Jay Leyda
Release date: 1937-12-01
Runtime: 21m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About People of the Cumberland

People of the Cumberland is a 1937 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Sidney Meyers and Jay Leyda, starring Richard Blaine. It has a runtime of 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch People of the Cumberland in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Richard Blaine

Narrator

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch People of the Cumberland in Mexico?+

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Is People of the Cumberland on Netflix?+

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How long is People of the Cumberland?+

People of the Cumberland has a runtime of 21 minutes (21 minutes).

Who stars in People of the Cumberland?+

People of the Cumberland stars Richard Blaine.

When did People of the Cumberland come out?+

People of the Cumberland is a 1937 movie directed by Sidney Meyers and Jay Leyda.

What genre is People of the Cumberland?+

People of the Cumberland is Documentary film.

Who directed People of the Cumberland?+

People of the Cumberland was directed by Sidney Meyers and Jay Leyda.