a Simple Life in the Appalachian Mountains - Chapter III

(Please watch Chapters I & II also) A rare opportunity presented itself for me to go deep into the woods in Appalachia to visit with some mountain dwelling kinfolk. Two brothers, born in the woods in a small cabin and having basically very little contact with the modern world. They live alone in the woods and are completely self-sufficient and lack for nothing. They seemed to possess an aura of contentment and dignity that belies what we would imagine or suppose about persons living this lifestyle. I was mesmerized by what I was seeing and hearing and just kept the camera rolling. Typical of the friendly, welcoming spirit that exists throughout Appalachia, I did not feel one bit unwelcome. The two brothers seemed more than happy to share their life experiences and knowledge and seemed oblivious to the camera. It was truly enlightening and inspiring to be in the company of people completely unaffected by everything that the modern world represents. Incidentally, the sleds being discussed and shown in the video are the same type of sleds that the brothers will hitch to their mule and drag through the woods and then onto the nearby village where they can get supplies. Ronnie and his son Jesse were my hosts and I am most grateful to them for affording me this visit into a world that I would have otherwise never seen. The one brother in this clip is Gene, and the others name is Hansel. Hansel makes his appearance later in the taping. I have plenty more footage which I will be posting in the future. This is the third installment of footage from my visit. I have enough footage for one more installment. We should be going back this fall to do some more filming.

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[PhuckingJerk]

These are GOOD PEOPLE and they're PROUD AMERICANS without wall street or anybody else for that matter! You may see them as dirt poor people but these proud american people have more heart, loyalty, faith, and backbone then you'll ever have. They also poses the ability to live off the land. I would be real surprised if you've ever butchered anything yourself or ever grew a garden for any eatable food. Knowing the names of your local grocery store butcher or produce manager don't count!

[jbeng1953]

when the greedy world goes down, this is when real lifre goes on. Head for the hills and see what happens.

[JSErwine]

A lost art, people are screwed.

[SONGMKR]

Best short clip I have seen. Carried a message from Mr Sutton. I loved it...

[dogbone222]

Simplicity... bliss. when i finally have to leave society this is how i want it

[JarenEdwards1]

They seem happy:D

[dodgecowboy90]

that ol boy reminds me alot of my palpal Joe

[s2srea]

Needs subtitles; very interesting.

[kingazlin]

very interesting i would be interested in seeing more!

[Oginaga]

@PhuckingJerk Well that's what our ruling elite has done for us, made us completely dependant on purcashing power and being able to buy things(i.e. Monsanto). Should we loose that by any chance ( which we easily could ) imagine what would happen to this world! We all think differently with empty stomachs and we be ready to do whatever it takes to ensure a survival of our family and ourselves.

[MAGirlable]

"Only when the last tree has been cut down; Only when the last river has been poisoned; Only when the last fish has been caught; Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten."

[benchrono]

My husband has lived in Dorton Branch Hallow his whole life, im from the north and when he go a drink from the creak he lives by i thought it was just funny. i love this video :]