Movies and TvShows featuring "coal-mining-town" theme.

How Green Was My Valley tells the story of a family living in a coal mining town in Wales. The film follows their struggles with poverty, grief, and the hardships of working-class life. Through it all, they find joy and resilience in their tight-knit community.

In a once thriving mining community in Northeast England, the future of The Old Oak pub hangs by a thread. With the closure of mines, the village has fallen on hard times. When Syrian refugees are suddenly placed in the village, the pub becomes a battleground. TJ, the landlord, forms an unlikely friendship with a young Syrian girl named Yara. Together, they strive to bridge the gap between the two communities and bring understanding. A deeply moving drama about fragilities and hopes.

Dean Martin: King of Cool is a biographical documentary that tells the story of Dean Martin, a talented entertainer and singer. Born in an Italian-American family in Steubenville, Ohio, Dean Martin rose to fame as a member of the Rat Pack and became a beloved movie and music star in Hollywood. This film explores his rise to fame, his stylish image, and his contributions to the entertainment industry.

Harlan County War is a movie set in the 1970s in Harlan County, Kentucky, where a group of miners go on a sit-down strike to fight for better working conditions. The movie explores the social and family dynamics within the mining community, the dangers of coal mining, and the violent clashes between the mining company and the workers. It also sheds light on the poverty and struggles faced by the miners and the significance of labor organizing during that time.

The Hard Way tells the story of a talented nightclub entertainer who rises to fame on Broadway but faces treachery and betrayal along the way. The film explores themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the dark side of showbiz.

During World War II, a talented African-American singer named David finds himself in a small Welsh mining community. He struggles to find work and support his large family, but eventually joins a male choir and becomes a source of inspiration for the community.