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The Last Mountain is a 2011 documentary directed by Bill Haney about mountaintop-removal coal mining in Appalachia. It focuses on the environmental and community consequences of removing mountain summits to reach coal seams, with attention to resistance from local activists. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
appears in the film alongside residents and campaigners connected with the issue. The documentary is intended for viewers interested in environmental conflicts, energy policy, and Appalachian community activism.
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What is the central conflict in The Last Mountain?
The documentary follows West Virginia communities and activists trying to stop Massey Energy from using mountaintop removal mining on Coal River Mountain. The proposed alternative is a wind farm that would preserve the mountain while creating another source of energy. [The Last Mountain](https://www.uncommonproductions.com/last-mountain)
What does mountaintop removal mining mean in The Last Mountain?
Mountaintop removal uses explosives and large-scale earthmoving to remove mountain ridges and reach coal seams below. The film connects the practice to damaged forests, polluted water, unstable valleys, and health concerns in Appalachian communities. [The Last Mountain](https://dceff.org/film/last-mountain-the/)
Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in The Last Mountain?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears as an environmental lawyer and activist supporting the campaign to protect Coal River Mountain. The film draws partly on his 2005 book Crimes Against Nature while also following local activists such as Maria Gunnoe and Bo Webb. [The Last Mountain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Mountain)
When was The Last Mountain released, and who directed it?
Bill Haney directed The Last Mountain, which was released in 2011 and runs for about 95 minutes. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival before its wider release. [The Last Mountain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Mountain)
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