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Matewan
Matewan

Matewan

1987

⭐7.4(131 votes)
2h 12m
DramaHistory

Overview

Filmed in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan, a scab named "Few Clothes" Johnson and a sympathetic mayor and police chief heroically fight the power represented by a coal company and Matewan's vested interests so that justice and workers' rights need not take a back seat to squalid working conditions, exploitation and the bottom line.

About Matewan

Matewan (1987) is a Drama, History film that follows filmed in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan, a scab named "Few Clothes" Johnson and a sympathetic mayor and police chief heroically fight the power represented by a coal company and Matewan's vested interests so that justice and workers' rights need not take a back seat to squalid working conditions, exploitation and the bottom line. Matewan is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 131 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.

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