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Harlan County USA: The Criterion Collection DVD

Harlan County USA: The Criterion Collection DVD presents Barbara Kopple’s documentary about a coal-miner union struggle in a single-disc, widescreen NTSC release. Its stated runtime is 1 hour and 43 minutes, so it suits viewers looking for the film in DVD format rather than a higher-resolution edition.

At a glance

  • A documentary by Barbara Kopple about a coal-miner union struggle in Harlan County.
  • Single-disc DVD in color, NTSC, and widescreen format.
  • English audio is listed as Dolby Digital 1.0.
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Reference price: $39.95

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • The stated runtime and one-disc format make this a straightforward option for viewers seeking this documentary on DVD.
  • Widescreen presentation and a listed 1.78:1 aspect ratio provide useful format details for checking against a viewing setup.

Technical specifications

11 specifications
Disc and presentation
FormatColor, NTSC, Widescreen
Aspect ratio1.78:1
Number of discs1
Runtime1 hour and 43 minutes
LanguageEnglish (Dolby Digital 1.0)
Film
DirectorBarbara Kopple
GenreSpecial Interests
MPAA ratingPG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Release and dimensions
Release dateMay 23, 2006
Dimensions listed0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
Model numberHAR120DVD

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The product description characterizes the story as a thirteen-month struggle involving Brookside coal miners and Duke Power Company, while the listing gives no further disc-content details.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Viewers seeking Barbara Kopple’s documentary about labor conflict in the coalfields.
  • Collectors who specifically want the Criterion Collection DVD edition.

Less suited to

  • Buyers specifically looking for a Blu-ray or 4K edition rather than DVD.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 170 ratings
  • 5 stars79%79%
  • 4 stars16%16%
  • 3 stars3%3%
  • 2 stars2%2%
  • 1 star0%0%

Customer feedback is positive about the documentary’s quality and story, including its depiction of class conflict in the coalfields. This feedback concerns the film itself, while the listing separately identifies the edition as a single-disc DVD with English Dolby Digital 1.0 audio. Aggregate ratings are also mostly five-star, but they do not establish specific disc-performance details.

Positive themes

  • Customers praise the documentary’s quality and story.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

It is listed as a single-disc DVD with color, NTSC, and widescreen presentation.

Who directed Harlan County USA?

The listing names Barbara Kopple as director and producer.

What audio and runtime are listed?

English audio is specified as Dolby Digital 1.0, and the runtime is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

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