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Thread #52721   Message #808092
Posted By: Peter T.
21-Oct-02 - 05:21 PM
Thread Name: Is 'Matewan' Historically Accurate?
Subject: RE: Is 'Matewan' Historically Accurate?
Interesting. If the article is correct, the film is pretty accurate -- it spreads out a story or two -- the evictions happening in two stages, not one, but otherwise it is fair. I saw the film last night, it is an excellent film. It is a bit heavy on the symbolism -- Italian mandolin player joins black harmonica player joins Anglo fiddler in early bluegrass ensemble, but otherwise....Thanks to all.



yours, Peter T.