Jenkinjones is Fading | APPALACHIAN HOLLER | Ep. 10

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A raw and intimate documentary series from Appalachia — told through the people, places, and songs that keep its spirit alive.

APPALACHIAN HOLLER — Ep. 10: Jenkinjones is Fading

In the heart of West Virginia coal country, a holler continues to endure long after the mines are gone.

McDowell County was once powered by some of the busiest coal mines in America. Today the coal is gone, the jobs have vanished, and the quiet streets carry the weight of everything left behind. Families face hardship, uncertainty, and the long shadow of an economy that collapsed around them — yet the pride of mountain people remains steady and unbroken.

This episode of APPALACHIAN HOLLER continues the story of Jenkinjones, West Virginia — first explored earlier in the series — and looks deeper at a community holding on through resilience, memory, and the deep-rooted identity that has shaped these hills for generations.

▶ Watch the full series in order:    • Shady Grove - Lyle Rickards | APPALACHIAN ...  

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🌐 Filmmaker's Website: https://matthiaslawetzky.de/

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DISCLAIMER

The views expressed in this series are those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily reflect those of the creator. This documentary is presented for educational and cultural purposes. No guarantee of completeness or accuracy is given; no liability is accepted.

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CREDITS

Produced, directed, filmed and edited by
Matthias Lawetzky

Featuring
Ms. Lavender
Clarence Obey
Allen Gosnell
and others

With thanks to
Mike Risch
Mary Pat Yarusites
United States Postal Service, Jenkinjones, West Virginia
Rotraut Pape
Korneli Gorbatchev
and all who shared their time

Funded by
Hessen Film & Medien GmbH (‪@hessenfilmundmedien8431‬)
Hessische Kulturstiftung

© 2025 Matthias Lawetzky. All rights reserved.

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