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Deep Down

Beverly May and Terry Ratliff grew up on opposite sides of a mountain ridge in eastern Kentucky, where coal is king. But, when a mountaintop removal coal mine encroaches on their town, the two find themselves on opposite sides of a debate that divides their community and the nation.

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Beverly May and Terry Ratliff grew up on opposite sides of a mountain ridge in eastern Kentucky, where coal is king. But, when a mountaintop removal coal mine encroaches on their town, the two find themselves on opposite sides of a debate that divides their community and the nation.

Previews + Extras

  • Deep Down: Mining's Bittersweet Victory: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Deep Down: Mining's Bittersweet Victory

    S12 E6 - 5m

    Beverly May and Terry Ratliff grew up on opposite sides of a mountain ridge in eastern Kentucky, where coal is king. But, when a mountaintop removal coal mine encroaches on their town, the two find themselves on opposite sides of a debate that divides their community and the nation.

  • Deep Down: Mine over Matter: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Deep Down: Mine over Matter

    S12 E6 - 5m 5s

    Beverly May and Terry Ratliff grew up on opposite sides of a mountain ridge in eastern Kentucky, where coal is king. But, when a mountaintop removal coal mine encroaches on their town, the two find themselves on opposite sides of a debate that divides their community and the nation.

  • Deep Down: Mining Interests and the Public Hearing: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Deep Down: Mining Interests and the Public Hearing

    S12 E6 - 5m 4s

    Beverly May and Terry Ratliff grew up on opposite sides of a mountain ridge in eastern Kentucky, where coal is king. But, when a mountaintop removal coal mine encroaches on their town, the two find themselves on opposite sides of a debate that divides their community and the nation.

  • Deep Down: Virtual Mining Town: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Deep Down: Virtual Mining Town

    S12 E6 - 2m 33s

    Beverly May and Terry Ratliff grew up on opposite sides of a mountain ridge in eastern Kentucky, where coal is king. But, when a mountaintop removal coal mine encroaches on their town, the two find themselves on opposite sides of a debate that divides their community and the nation.

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