Harlan County (album)

Harlan County, USA is a 1976 documentary film by Barbara Kopple about the 1973 Brookside strike in Harlan County, Kentucky. The film, which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, is known for its intimate portrayal of the miners' struggle against the Duke Power Company and its depiction of the violence and intimidation they faced. While not an album itself, the title is frequently used to refer to the soundtrack album released in conjunction with the film.

The soundtrack, featuring traditional Appalachian folk music and songs inspired by the events depicted, helped solidify the film's impact and brought the miners' plight to a wider audience. The music underscores the emotional weight of the struggle and contributes to the overall power of the documentary. Specific artists and song titles on the soundtrack album vary depending on the release, but often include traditional ballads and songs relevant to the miners' lives and the labor movement. While less famous than the film itself, the soundtrack remains an important artifact of the period and a testament to the cultural impact of the Harlan County miners' strike. Further information on the specific track listings and artists involved in different versions of the soundtrack would require additional research.