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Posted: 6:49 AM Oct 10, 2008
WV Filmmaker Awards
Charleston, WV (AP) -- A film that examines the environmental impacts of strip mining and burning coal has won the Best Picture title at the 2008 West Virginia Filmmakers Film Festival.
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Charleston, WV (AP) -- A film that examines the environmental impacts of strip mining and burning coal has won the Best Picture title at the 2008 West Virginia Filmmakers Film Festival.
"Burning The Future: Coal In America" was directed by David Novack. It features West Virginia coal industry representatives, as well as miners, environmentalists and residents.
A film called "Johnny Boy," directed by Seth martin, won the Audience Choice Award.
Parkersburg native Shawn Bennett was named Filmmaker of the Year. He produced an award-winning documentary about a labor dispute, "The Battle Of Local 5668."
Organizers announced the winners Thursday.
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All rights Reserved.)
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