THE COOL MORNING AIR CONDENSES A BOY'S BREATH AS HE WALKS ALONG A
COAL CAR ON HIS WAY TO SCHOOL IN CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY, IN HARLAN COUNTY.
COAL MINING REMAINS THE LARGEST SINGLE INDUSTRY IN THE AREA. WHEN THE YOUNGSTERS
GROW UP MANY OF THEM FACE THE CHOICE OF WORKING IN COAL RELATED JOBS OR
MOVING AWAY FROM THE AREA, AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
