Revenge of the Film Nerds

Harlan County U.S.A. (1976)

December 07, 2022 BlackKrystel / Jack Manley Season 2 Episode 15
Harlan County U.S.A. (1976)
Revenge of the Film Nerds
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Revenge of the Film Nerds
Harlan County U.S.A. (1976)
Dec 07, 2022 Season 2 Episode 15
BlackKrystel / Jack Manley

It's time for the Film Nerds to decide: Which side are you on? Which side are you on? 

On this week's episode, BK & Jack make their first-ever foray into documentary filmmaking with a close look at one of the most visceral and revealing documentaries ever made in the United States. Learn how the observational form of documentary defined the approach used by Barbara Kopple to film this struggle for union recognition in an isolated corner of Appalachia, what interested her in this story in the first place, how the people of Harlan County stole her heart, & much, MUCH more. This marked a bold new step for Revenge of the Film Nerds into an essential form of filmmaking, and you'll want to be there every step of the way!

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It's time for the Film Nerds to decide: Which side are you on? Which side are you on? 

On this week's episode, BK & Jack make their first-ever foray into documentary filmmaking with a close look at one of the most visceral and revealing documentaries ever made in the United States. Learn how the observational form of documentary defined the approach used by Barbara Kopple to film this struggle for union recognition in an isolated corner of Appalachia, what interested her in this story in the first place, how the people of Harlan County stole her heart, & much, MUCH more. This marked a bold new step for Revenge of the Film Nerds into an essential form of filmmaking, and you'll want to be there every step of the way!