Jenkinjones is Fading | APPALACHIAN HOLLER | Ep. 10

In the heart of West Virginia coal country, a holler endures long after the mines are gone.
A raw and intimate documentary series from Appalachia — told through the people, places, and songs that keep its spirit alive.
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An ongoing one-person documentary project since 2017. New episodes keep coming — pretty regular.

APPALACHIAN HOLLER — Ep. 10: Jenkinjones is Fading

McDowell County was built on coal. Today the jobs are gone, and the quiet streets carry the weight of what’s left behind. Families face hardship and uncertainty — yet the pride of mountain people remains steady.

This episode continues the story of Jenkinjones, West Virginia — first explored earlier in the series — and looks deeper at a community holding on through resilience, memory, and a deep-rooted identity shaped by these hills for generations.

▶ Watch the full series in order:    • Shady Grove — Lyle Rickards | APPALACHIAN ...  

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DISCLAIMER

The views expressed in this series are those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily reflect those of the creator. This documentary is presented for educational and cultural purposes. No guarantee of completeness or accuracy is given; no liability is accepted.

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CREDITS

Produced, directed, filmed, edited, and scored by
Matthias Lawetzky

Featuring
Ms. Lavender
Clarence Obey
Allen Gosnell
and others

With thanks to
Mike Risch
Mary Pat Yarusites
United States Postal Service, Jenkinjones, West Virginia
Rotraut Pape
Korneli Gorbatchev
and all who shared their time

Funded by
Hessen Film & Medien GmbH
Hessische Kulturstiftung

© 2025 Matthias Lawetzky. All rights reserved.

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