In Eastern Kentucky, there's a lost generation of kids. Between the environmental impact of decades of coal mining and the economic impact of one of the highest poverty rates in the United States, I wander around the town of Fleming-Neon asking residents about their daily life, hopes, and fears.

Awards

FINALIST - BEST SHORT COMPETITION - BIG SKY DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL 2023

Credits

Directed and produced by Max Retik
Director of Photography: Morgana McKenzie
Line Producer: Michael Perez
Sound: Shay McCleavy
Sound Design and Mixing: Alex Bologna
Editor: Max Retik
Colorist: Morgana McKenzie
Production Managers: Lukas Dong and Soraya Simi

Many thanks to the following individuals and organizations: The Good People Fund, The Film Fund, Thomas Verdi, Lukas Dong Films, Art Jacobson, Susie Duncan, Naomi Eisenberg, Steve Bayar, Michelle Retik, The McKenzie Family, Chris Lee, Fiona Kida, and An Nguyen.