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Journey of commencement of coal mines in Appalachia and the beginning of a new culture of the people. Through oral traditions, the film's history and culture of the people. It features historical landmarks such as the mine 70 years in 1883, the company store, the cemetery 125 years old, the 1895 Opera House and several churches and buildings throughout the city. In addition to interviews of residents, there are interviews with professors, a localCongressional leaders and local authorities. "Our hope is that people come away from looking and feeling like we did when we visited Pocahontas. The buildings are amazing the story is great, but do not compare the true treasures of the area, the stories of people." Dan McCoig