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1. One of the best films about the struggle of labor ever made.

Sun Nov 10, 2013, 12:26 AM

Nov 2013

I loved that movie.

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Watching "Matewan" again, and noticed something new. [View all] Brigid Nov 2013 OP

One of the best films about the struggle of labor ever made. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2013 #1

LOL...I understand they were different agencies! A HERETIC I AM Nov 2013 #5

OK. In Pennsylvania, the Coal and Iron Police fall into that category too struggle4progress Nov 2013 #9

Ludlow, CO, right? Brigid Nov 2013 #10

Yup struggle4progress Nov 2013 #12

... --- ... WillyT Nov 2013 #2

That scene never gets old, WillyT. Uncle Joe Nov 2013 #7

Great scene, great film. n/t whathehell Nov 2013 #16

Great movie. Important movie. navarth Nov 2013 #3

It deserves better treatment. Brigid Nov 2013 #11

I wish it was required viewing in history classes Ilsa Nov 2013 #13

Love that movie RainDog Nov 2013 #14

You got to be in a screening with Sayles? Brigid Nov 2013 #15

Yeah. It was a great moment RainDog Nov 2013 #18