Them That Work Poster

Them That Work 2019

28 min📅 2019-10-29

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.

Director: Jason Brown

Cast

John Sayles
John Sayles
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David Strathairn
David Strathairn
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Chris Cooper
Chris Cooper
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Haskell Wexler
Haskell Wexler
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Will Oldham
Will Oldham
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Morgan Spurlock
Morgan Spurlock
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Maggie Renzi
Maggie Renzi
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Sarah Martin
Narrator (voice)
Newton Thomas Sigel
Newton Thomas Sigel
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