Updates from Local 764

Harlan County USA Movie Screening

Posted on March 18, 2025

Come watch the movie and join in an intimate conversation with the director.

Come meet the director at the Harlan County USA Screening at Local 764 

SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD 10:00 AM 
AT THE LOCAL 764 OFFICE 
Join us for an exclusive screening of the critically acclaimed and Academy Award-winning documentary, Harlan County USA, followed by an intimate Q&A session with the film’s director, Barbara Kopple. Gain unparalleled insights into the creation of this powerful film as we delve into its themes and impact. This is an extraordinary opportunity to connect directly with the creative force behind the movie. 
The documentary has a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes. 
Let us know you are coming by signing up at the Local 764 website at https://www.ia764. org/event/screening-of-harlan-county-usa/ 

Feel free to bring a guest along and forward this invite: it is great if people let us know they are planning on coming, so we can prepare.

Light refreshments will be provided. 

Barbara Kopple is a two-time Academy Award-winning and ten-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 44th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards in 2023. She has directed and produced upwards of fifty films throughout her career, including her most recent documentary, Gumbo Coalition, which follows civil rights leaders Marc Morial and Janet Murguía during a pivotal time in American history.