The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania (2005)

The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania

Movie2005• 1h 29m
Documentary
⭐ 6.9 / 10(61)

In this documentary, Sarah Rush takes us back to the coal-mining town of her youth -- Carmichaels, Penn., population: 556. At the 50th anniversary of the Coal Queen Pageant in August 2003, we're introduced to 14 young ladies who are vying for the coveted crown.

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1h 29m
Released
2005
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United States

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Release year: 2005

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In this documentary, Sarah Rush takes us back to the coal-mining town of her youth -- Carmichaels, Penn., population: 556. At the 50th anniversary of the Coal Queen Pageant in August 2003, we're introduced to 14 young ladies who are vying for the coveted crown.

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⭐ 7/10

Great view of coal-country western PA.

👍 5 · 2/27/2006
⭐ 7/10

Not everybody's idea of film, but it might just hook you with its positive message about rural America

👍 1 · 7/31/2008
⭐ 9/10

Wonderful, genuine documentary

👍 11 · 2/24/2006

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