Thirteen children are raised by Iree and Bass Bowling in Mudlick Hollow, an impoverished valley in Perry County, Kentucky.
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Thirteen children are raised by Iree and Bass Bowling in Mudlick Hollow, an impoverished valley in Perry County, Kentucky.
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Synopsis
Iree Bowling manages a household of thirteen children in Mudlick Hollow, an Appalachian valley in Perry County, Kentucky. The documentary spans a year in the family's life, detailing personal struggles and challenges. Daughter Samantha faces an abusive marriage that ends in divorce, while her ex-husband, Jody Canada, is later convicted of murder. Grandson Clint navigates a rocky engagement with his 17-year-old fiancée, and son Edgar spends over two weeks in jail due to a case of mistaken identity.
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Why Watch
- Meet the Bowling family of Mudlick Hollow, Kentucky.
- Follow Samantha's journey after her abusive marriage.
- See Clint's return to the hollow after leaving for Cincinnati.
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- Samantha Canada supports her children after her ex-husband was convicted of murder.
- Clint Bowling returned to Mudlick Hollow one month after leaving for Cincinnati.
- Edgar Bowling was held in jail for over two weeks due to a misidentification.
- Shirley Couch dropped out of high school but plans to get her GED.
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Who directed the documentary American Hollow?
Rory Kennedy directed and produced American Hollow.
What is the main focus of the documentary American Hollow?
American Hollow follows the Bowling family, residents of Mudlick Hollow in Perry County, Kentucky, over the course of a year.
What happened to Samantha Bowling's ex-husband?
Samantha Bowling's ex-husband, Jody Canada, was convicted of murder and is serving a life sentence.
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