About this movie
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.
Quick facts
Year
1965
Runtime
29m
Genre
Documentary
Language
EN
Cast
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Questions about Christmas in Appalachia
How long is Christmas in Appalachia?
Christmas in Appalachia has a runtime of 29m ( and 29 minutes).
What genre is Christmas in Appalachia?
Christmas in Appalachia is a Documentary film (1965).
Who stars in Christmas in Appalachia?
The cast of Christmas in Appalachia includes Charles Kuralt.
