Don Blankenship in the Movies
The most powerful private person in West Virginia, Don Blankenship (right), was profiled by WVPBS’ Anna Sale in her film, “The Kingmaker.” During the ongoing trial in Montgomery, WV about anti-union activities by Massey Coal against miners working at the Cannelton Mine, part of the Appalshop film “Mine War on Blackberry Creek” was shown in the court room. The 1986 film was directed by Ann Lewis, probably the most productive filmmaker ever to work at Appalshop. You can find a copy at The Appalshop General Store.
GAZZEDITOR’S NOTE: Did you know Blankenship has his very own Wikipiedia entry? Read it here. Not to mention — and we pass the link on only as a public service note of interest — being named one of “The 13 Scariest Americans” by Old Trout Magazine.
