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Night Comes to the Cumberlands: A Biography of a Depressed Area is a 1963 book by American historian Harry M. Caudill, which brought national attention to poverty in Appalachia and is credited with making the region a focus of the United States government's "war on poverty". [1]
Appalachia was selected as the "Top of the List 2010" by Booklist, and heralded by reviewer Candace Smith as a "sterling four-part series".She commented: "Beautifully shot and vast in scope, this stellar series combines science, history, and arts in a tribute to Appalachia that offers hope for the future."
Pages in category "Documentary films about Appalachia" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
Central Appalachians, for example, experience the most severe poverty, which is partially due to the area's isolation from urban growth centers. [3] The Appalachian region holds 423 counties and covers 206,000 square miles. [4] The area's rugged terrain and isolation from urban centers has also resulted in a distinct regional culture.
The book, which reflects on the circumstances of Vance’s family and the community in which he grew up, sparked discussions about the complexities of poverty in Appalachia and Rust Belt communities.
In Appalachia, severe poverty and desolation were paired with the necessity for careful cultural sensitivity. ... is a documentary film from Appalshop about the ...
Gabrynowicz said Best, nicknamed the “Johnny Appleseed of Appalachia,” has been integral to saving food heritage in Appalachia and is credited for preserving more than 1,500 varieties of ...
Appalachian poverty forced Parton to grow up in a house without running water, gas or electricity. She and her siblings slept on beds made of straw. But by age 12, Parton appeared on local ...