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The movie is a great American document, but it's also entertaining. (Review of Original Release)Full Review

Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times

The stars of the film are the men and women of Harlan County, portrayed here not as patronized mountain folks but as human beings. (Review of Original Release)Full Review

Variety

Muddled on the issues, but it earned its Oscar as a dramatic, involving story, full of tough and appealing characters. (Review of Original Release)Full Review

Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader

The stars of the film are the men and women of Harlan County, portrayed here not as patronized mountain folks but as human beings. (Review of Original Release)Full Review

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Variety

As the miners make clear, workers have no rights in this democracy that they don't fight like dogs for, and the film has no conclusion--the combat will always continue.Full Review

Michael Atkinson
Village Voice
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