Coal Bucket Outlaw (2002)

Coal Bucket Outlaw is a documentary that examines the origins of American energy, focusing on a time when coal generated more than half of the country's electricity. The film explores the human and environmental costs associated with our reliance on fossil fuels. Following a day in the life of a Kentucky coal truck driver, the documentary offers a firsthand look at the lives of those who live and work along coal transport routes. A seasoned driver and a family facing financial hardship guide viewers through remote roads, mines, processing plants, and ultimately connect the truckers' experiences to the nation's energy supply.