The Appalachians (2005)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 3H 0M

Synopsis

A look at the region

Actors

J.W. Mahoney
J.W. Mahoney
Narrator

Crews

Phylis Geller
Phylis Geller
Writer
Phylis Geller
Phylis Geller
Producer
Mari-Lynn C. Evans
Mari-Lynn C. Evans
Executive Producer
Barbara Burst
Barbara Burst
Editor
Alexia Zuliana
Alexia Zuliana
Associate Producer
Charlie Barnett
Charlie Barnett
Original Music Composer

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