To learn more about my film project and the town of Coalwood, please explore some of my other pages.
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“Welcome to Coalwood” is now a group on Facebook
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Welcome to Coalwood T-Shirts have become all the rage at Andersen School in Minneapolis.
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What people are saying about . . .
Welcome to Coalwood
“What you’ve done is remarkable, Steve . . . a remarkable tribute to this little town of Coalwood, West Virginia. Your film will never be forgotten.”
- Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys
“Mr. Date hit a home run! Four stars, fantastic film in every way. It really captures a lost age and what some people are doing to keep the positive spirit that existed in Coalwood back in the ‘50s alive.”
- Steve Fesenmeier, Charleston, WV Gazette
“It’s like living back in Coalwood again. I love it so much. I want everyone to have a copy of this -- it’s wonderful.”
- Roy Lee Cooke, Rocket Boy
“You have done Coalwood and McDowell County proud. What you did with my music was very tasteful and the sound was great! I am very proud to be part of this project.”
- Alan “Cathead” Johnston, musician (provided all music for the film)
“Thank you, Steve. I appreciate what you have done for Coalwood and the Rocket Boys.”
- Billy Rose, Rocket Boy
“Congratulations, Steve! Your film is beyond awesome, the editing superb and the final product a terrific and inspiring story to those of us who have experienced Coalwood and those who have not.”
- Marian Hehre, Minneapolis teacher
“You really did a great job. You really captured the atmosphere of the town way back when, Homer Hickam’s time, present and going forward.”
- Jeanette Mansfield, Livonia, Michigan
“THANK YOU! The love, talent, and no doubt very hard work you poured into this project resulted in you absolutely capturing the essence of this town and the people…both historically and present. If anything can now save the town for future generations to come…your film may just do the trick!”
- Jim McMillan, Pounding Mill, VA (former Coalwood resident)
“Steve, thank you for an awesome film. I have watched it over and over and have even ordered extra copies for gifts. Thanks for a great tribute to Coalwood.”
- Barbara Batson, East Birmingham, AL
“Thank you so very much for adding on to Homer's story of Coalwood. I strongly recommend to those who have read Homer's trilogy, they also watch this video.”
- Marilyn McMahan, Union, Michigan
“A cup of tea by the fireplace and silenced by the magic of Steve Date's work. I grew up in the same small town in Oregon . . . For everyone else, buy up all of Steve's DVDs! A bit of nostalgia that we should all be reminded of. Sometimes, we just make ......things too complex, when it is really all about honesty, family, friends and basic values. Please support Steve's efforts!”
- Stephen Kent, Hood River, Oregon
Music by Alan “Cathead” Johnston
Photos and Films from the collections of:
David Goad
Jim McMillan
J.R.Hatmaker
Homer Hickam
The Likens Family
The Mauck Family
David C. Ridenour
Carol DeHaven
Photo by Susan Marks
The First Minnesota Screening of
Welcome to Coalwood
November 12, 2009
The Parkway Theater, Minneapolis
Thank you to Brad and Julie Blue and MinnPost for sponsoring the event. Thank you to Becky and Steve Ramgren for making it all go smoothly.
Click HERE to see more about this event.
AND AVAILABLE AT
The Country Corner Store
Coalwood, West Virginia
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Website updated
July 6, 2010
Please Help Save this Church!
Help the Coalwood Historical Society save the historic black church in the “Mudhole” section of Coalwood.
CLICK HERE to see a video featuring Katie Jones, the final member of the church talking about her hopes for the church building.
Poster and cover art by SchwartzPowell Design
Music by Alan “Cathead” Johnston
Photos and Films from the collections of:
David Goad
Jim McMillan
J.R.Hatmaker
Homer Hickam
The Likens Family
The Mauck Family
David C. Ridenour
Carol DeHaven
Welcome to Coalwood
A Film by Steve Date
Welcome to Coalwood
A Film by Steve Date
