32m; U.S.

Director: Bob Gates, Penny Loeb

Synopsis: Charleston filmmaker Bob Gates and reporter Penny Loeb interview 45 West Virginia residents affected by the blasting required for “mountaintop removal.” The video shows damage to wells and houses and describes the psychological effects of round-the-clock blasting on residents who live in the proximity of the mines.

Contact: Robert Gates; 304-342-2624 photonzx@ntelos.net Omni Productions