Mining Audio-Visual Resources

DVD. 2009. Evening Star Productions.

A look at modern coal mining, told by the people directly involved, both working miners and activists who are battling the coal companies in Appalachia.

DVD. 2008. American Coal Productions.

Examines the conflict between the coal industry and the residents of West Virginia over issues such as toxic ground water, the destruction of mountains, and more, covering ordinary citizens' fight to help protect their environment and save their families.

DVD. 2009. Cinevolve Studios.

After estimating the cost of extinguishing the smoldering mine fire beneath Centralia, Pennsylvania at over half a billion dollars, the United States government opted instead to raze the town and relocate its residents.

DVD. 2008. A&E Television Networks.

Chronicles the history of coal mining, and follows the development of the technologies that have made mining safer and more efficient.

The modern marvels series also includes: "Modern Marvels: Copper", "Modern Marvels: Gold Mines", "Modern Marvels: Silver Mines", and "Modern Marvels: Diamond Mines".

DVD. 2005. Janson Media.

Visits some of ghost towns in Montana and Northern California abandoned at the end of the gold rush, and provides insights into the life during the mid-nineteenth century, and the methods used to mine gold.