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Death of a Miner

1968 · 30 min Documentary

Celebrates the life of Jack Elliott, a coal miner from Birtley, Co Durham. In 1962 Jack talked to a film crew about his life as a miner. In 1966 he died. The following year the pit at Birtley closed. The film is 'In memory of a man, a pit, and a community'.

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Year 1968
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Philip Donnellan
Runtime 30 min.

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Death of a Miner is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1968. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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