Interview with Bob Sharpe, July 15, 1987

Interview Summary

Bob Sharpe was a film maker commissioned by the Office of Economic Opportunity to create a film depicting the events that occurred when a community in Raleigh County, West Virginia fought for increased strip mining legislation in the 1960s. In this interview he discusses why his film, "Before the Mountain Was Moved" was created and how he became involved in the process. He talks about the local people and the outside volunteers involved in poverty programs and their relationships. He talks about how politicians and people in the community reacted to community action. He describes filming several scenes for the film.

Interview Keyword

anti-poverty organizations

Interview LC Subject

Appalachian Region Appalachian Region--Economic conditions Economic assistance Sharpe, Bob Sharpe, Bob--Interviews Strip mining--Law and legislation--Appalachian Region

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