Holding the Line

Holding the Line tells the story of 900 nurses in Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia who stand up for patient rights and safe patient care by striking against their corporate employer, Appalachian Regional Health. The film takes place in Harlan and Hazard, KY, amidst the beautiful mountains of Appalachia. It features Crystal Eldridge, the leader of the Harlan nurses who, like many of the striking nurses, has strong family ties to the historic union struggles of Appalachia and identifies with miners wives who fought for their men in Harlan Coal Miner Strike of 1973. Holding the Line celebrates the spirit of Appalachian determination and willingness to stand up for what's right.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• nurses
• strike
• Appalachia
• Kentucky
• Harlan County
• coalminers