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Explores the economics and power politics of the coal industry and how they pervade the state of WV and affect the lives of the people.

A June, 1969 television program on the complexities of West Virginia's government, state and local, test the viewer with 33 questions on the constitution, three branches of government, city and county government, and voting. Interviews state leaders and political scientists from West Virginia University.

Focuses on a small snake-handling church in McDowell County, WV. Shows two serpent handling services and answers many of the questions concerning the religion and the people who practice it. Shows a rattlesnake hunt, the washing of serpents, the outdoor homecoming service, and an all-night prayer vigil held for the victim of a rattlesnake bite.

Investigates the Buffalo Creek Flood of Feb. 26, 1972, Logan County, West Virginia. Footage of the flood and of flood victims immediately following the flood is seen. Statements made by Governor Moore, the president of the Pittston Coal Company, and flood victims are included.

Documentary film on a state senate race in WV, focuses on candidate Warren R, McGraw. Filmed along the campaign trail, the movie concentrates on the candidate's problems, frustrations, and exhausting pace in his attempt to unseat an incumbent in the state legislature.

Men working in laboratory.