Overview

Documentary about the impact left by John Sayles’ 1987 film Matewan, about a shooting between company gun thugs and union organizers in Southern West Virginia. Along with a lasting legacy of support for union rights, the film inspired many West Virginians to become filmmakers and introduced the world to many great actors.

Cast

John Sayles, David Strathairn, Chris Cooper, Haskell Wexler, Will Oldham, Morgan Spurlock, Maggie Renzi, Sarah Martin

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What is "Them That Work" about?

Documentary about the impact left by John Sayles’ 1987 film Matewan, about a shooting between company gun thugs and union organizers in Southern West Virginia. Along with a lasting legacy of support for union rights, the film inspired many West Virginians to become filmmakers and introduced the world to many great actors.

When was "Them That Work" released?

Them That Work was released in 2019.

Who stars in "Them That Work"?

The cast includes John Sayles, David Strathairn, Chris Cooper, Haskell Wexler.