Appalachian Genesis Trailer (1973)
01 January 1973 25 mins
Appalachian Genesis, one of the first Appalshop films, was commissioned by the Appalachian Regional Commission to document the state of mind of Appalachian young people in the early 1970s. It presents a vivid picture of the social activism and upheaval that had begun in the 1960s, especially with the War on Poverty. Appalachian youth speak out about the coal industry, the educational system, job opportunities, health care, politics and poverty. The film still resonates today as young people in growing numbers of communities across the country grapple with many of the same structural problems and experiences.
Watch the official Appalachian Genesis 1973 trailer in HD below or find more Appalachian Genesis videos on Vidimovie.
