Bessie Lou Cornett Parker

Born: 1948-06-01

Bessie Lou Cornett Parker (1948-2010) was an American organizer, known for her involvement in the UMW Bituminous coal strike of 1977-78.


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Harlan County U.S.A.

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Released: 1977-01-23

This film documents the coal miners' strike against the Brookside Mine of the Eastover Mining...

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The Making of 'Harlan County U.S.A.'

as Self
Released: 2006-05-10

This documentary features new interviews with producer-director Barbara Kopple, cinematographers...

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