Appalachian Poverty

[jtack19791]

My grandfather was one of these coal miners. He lived and died in the appalachias. My father was born there and so was I. My dad moved us to another state and drove a truck most of his life. I've worked my way through college. I am two generations removed from the images here and it has been a driving force behind why I keep going forward. Thanks to my dad and grandfather. I stand on your shoulders to reach greater heights.

[hawaiiandobroblues]

As soon I heard that dobro...I realised it was Mr Douglas. Great music. Sorrowful video.

[Rbander1967]

I'm a native of the region. We didn't know we were poor till someone told us. I guess ignorance is bliss. I count myself blessed to have came from those hills and hollers.

[1986TruthSeeker]

@Rbander1967 amen!

[lazysummerdayes7]

Very intelligent people live in Appalachia. They just have no way of becoming educated. Common sense reigns. They can make-do with anything. The can use it up, wear it out, make do and do without, but they survive. These people will still be living when everyone else is gone.

[TheAnn2shoes]

@lazysummerdayes7 So, the Scots and Irish emigrated to get a better life, but did they get it? Did they just have to endure poverty, only on a different continent? I wonder what the gained - perhaps religious freedom. I love the images and the music - which I will definitely buy!

[achampag]

doesnt really show poverty, just coal miners...

[unclefungus13]

Love this music. Where can I find it?

[dave997]

i feel bad for the donkeys

[WVliberty]

we're the most exploited people in the US besides the indians of course

[pookiewilliams1]

@WVliberty & africans!

[WVliberty]

@pookiewilliams1 no 50 years ago yea, but now no

[ekra88]

@WVliberty Who is we? The mexicans, the poor southern people, the even poorer Appalachians?

[ekra88]

@WVliberty Who is we? The mexicans, the poor southern people, the even poorer Appalachians?

[WVliberty]

@ekra88 Appalachians

[onedynasty]

@WVliberty don't 4 get the 10's of generations of slavery...

[WVliberty]

@onedynasty im saying now post 1900, first black freedman lived in appalachia

[mlcl4]

Excellent.

[jhwink]

Ha Ha at 6:20 it's Forrest Gump's buddy Lt. Dan!

[sarahjean212121]

This film is amazing... The images are so intense. Please tell us what the music is- I'll buy it today. Thanks, and again, very moving pictures...

[SaintFireball]

Thank you.

You're right about the music - it is amazing. The album is called "Skip, Hop, Wobble", by Russ Barenberg, Edgar Meyer, and Jerry Douglas. It's an AMAZING album. While you're at it, you might check out "The Telluride Sessions" by Strength in Numbers. You can find "Slopes" by strength in numbers on YouTube. Good luck with your purchases. I'm happy I could introduce you to some of my favorite music.

Best,

Saint Fireball

[ruairidevine]

Good video! whats the guitar tune?

[iluvthearts]

really good video thank for the post