Christmas in Appalachia
Synopsis
Examines the meager holiday season for poor families in the mountains of Kentucky. Reporter, Charles Kuralt, talks with the people about the disappointments their children will have on Christmas Day. The children sing carols and eat a hot meal, the only joy they will have at Christmas. A general store owner explains how automation has taken away jobs for men in coal mines. Shows people in line to receive surplus, government commodities. Emphasizes that poverty prevails year round, and shows the misery and discouragement of adults, the scant prospects of education for children, and the shacks that serve as homes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Original Title
- Christmas in Appalachia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
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What is Christmas in Appalachia about?
Examines the meager holiday season for poor families in the mountains of Kentucky. Reporter, Charles Kuralt, talks with the people about the disappointments their children will have on Christmas Day. The children sing carols and eat a hot meal, the only joy they will have at Christmas. A general store owner explains how automation has taken away jobs for men in coal mines. Shows people in line to receive surplus, government commodities. Emphasizes that poverty prevails year round, and shows the misery and discouragement of adults, the scant prospects of education for children, and the shacks that serve as homes.
Who directed Christmas in Appalachia?
Christmas in Appalachia was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Christmas in Appalachia?
The principal cast of Christmas in Appalachia includes Charles Kuralt.
When was Christmas in Appalachia released and how long is it?
Christmas in Appalachia was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 29m.