Coal Rush

2012 • Directed by

Filippo Piscopo

Coal Rush follows the environmental and social empowerment battle waged by over 500 residents of Mingo County, West Virginia. The residents are fighting for their right to safe, clean, fresh drinking water. The fourth largest US coal producer is accused of knowingly polluting the water by dumping billions of gallons of toxic coal sludge underground and putting entire communities at risk.