Matewan (1987)

Road To Blair Mountain Part 1: Charles Keeney and Friends of Blair Mountain

This week on Les Incompetent, we cover Charles Keeneys novel The Road to Blair Mountain, an account of an activists attempt to save a historical site. He goes over the importance of activisim, and keeping your message clear, what goes too far in getting your message across, and how the state responded to all their attempts.

OT/OT Walker (1987) and Grey Gardens (1975)

This week on Les Incompetent, we are covering Alex Cox's film Walker and Albert and David Maysles Grey Gardens. With Walker we discuss the altering of the historical character, how the film feels like a fever dream, and how abandoning accuracy can lead to something very powerful, and create a strong statement. With Grey Gardens, we discuss the moral argument over invading someones personal life, and exploiting someone to make a film. We also discuss the family dynamic, and how it makes watching the film even more uncomfortable.

The Devil is Here in These Hills: The Peace 1922-1933

This week on Les Incompetent, we finish James Greens novel The Devil is Here in These Hills. We wrap up the conversation surrounding the Mine War, go over what was accomplished in the states during the Great Depression, and how the rise of the KKK led to new obstacles in the miners struggle.

Matewan (1987)

This week on Les Incompetent, we cover John Sayles Film Matewan, based on the historical event that occured in the town. We discuss the accuracy, artistic decisions, the casting, and go over the importance that the film was made, and how difficult it is now to get.

The Devil is Here in These Hills Part 3: The Second Mine War 1919-1921

This week on Les Incompetent, we go over the Second Mine war, the march on Washington, Blair Mountain, and Matewan. We discuss the mindset of what it takes to push someone to choose violence to get their point across, as well as going over the ideas of evil when it comes to captialism.