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The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania

2005 · 89 min Documentary

In this thoughtful documentary, actress Sarah Rush takes us back to the coal-mining town of her youth -- Carmichaels, Penn., population: 556. At the 50th anniversary of the Coal Queen Pageant in August 2003, we're introduced to 14 high-school-aged hopefuls who are vying for the coveted crown. The pageant and its related events serve as the backdrop to highlight local miners and their way of life and show the community's strength, pride and unity.

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Year 2005
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director David Hunt
Runtime 89 min.

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The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2005 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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