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“This is such an important story,” McDonough said. “Not only for people in this area, but for anybody interested in coal-mining.”

Sewanee Purple, November 2, 2018. “Mine 21 brings community together to reflect on shared history

In revisiting this painful part of Grundy history, the documentary has reopened many painful memories within those affected personally and indirectly.  As the credits rolled and a tribute song to the miners played, a large portion of the audience held back or wiped away tears. Others praised the team’s work with shouts and whistles. Many prefaced questions to McDonough, Arbuckle, and Fults by simply saying, “Thank you for bringing attention to this.”