Them That Work (2019)

Documentary about the impact left by John Sayles’ 1987 film Matewan, about a shooting between company gun thugs and union organizers in Southern West Virginia. Along with a lasting legacy of support for union rights, the film inspired many West Virginians to become filmmakers and introduced the world to many great actors.

Cast (9)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

John Sayles

Self

David Strathairn

Self

Chris Cooper

Self

Haskell Wexler

Self

Will Oldham

Self

Morgan Spurlock

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Maggie Renzi

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Sarah Martin

Narrator (voice)

Newton Thomas Sigel

Self

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