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Harlan County U.S.A. (re-release)
Metascore
80 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    The movie is a great American document, but it's also entertaining. (Review of Original Release)
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    80
    The stars of the film are the men and women of Harlan County, portrayed here not as patronized mountain folks but as human beings. (Review of Original Release)
  3. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Dave Kehr
    80
    Muddled on the issues, but it earned its Oscar as a dramatic, involving story, full of tough and appealing characters. (Review of Original Release)
  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    75
    Provides an exquisite representation of the emotion and pride in this microcosm mining community. (Review of Original Release)
  5. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Michael Atkinson
    70
    As the miners make clear, workers have no rights in this democracy that they don't fight like dogs for, and the film has no conclusion--the combat will always continue.
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