The Last Hillbilly
Brian Ritchie, a poet from Kentucky's Appalachian region, reflects on the economic decline and cultural identity crisis facing his community as coal mines close.
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Brian Ritchie, a poet from Kentucky's Appalachian region, reflects on the economic decline and cultural identity crisis facing his community as coal mines close.
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Brian Ritchie lives in Kentucky's Appalachian region, one of the last members of his family to remain in the area. As local coal mines decline, the community faces economic challenges and a loss of identity. Ritchie expresses his thoughts through poetry, reflecting on the history of the region and its current struggles. Directed by Diane Sara Bouzgarrou, "The Last Hillbilly" runs for 80 minutes and presents a portrait of a changing culture in a fading world.
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