The Upton Sinclair Library

In which Hal Warner observes with sober reflection the aftermath of a failed strike, encountering the harsh realities of displacement and despair among the miners, while seeing the contrast between hi...

17 Jun 23min

In which two brothers, divided by class and conscience, traverse the tense landscape of coal-mining villages where secret unions and cautious leaders strive against the iron rule of mine owners. Throu...

16 Jun 22min

In which a weary group of miners confront their leaders with bitter disappointment over failed hopes and struggling solidarity, revealing the heavy burdens borne by all who strive for justice amidst h...

16 Jun 19min

In which Hal faces the heavy burden of loyalty and justice as he grapples with the plight of the miners and their families, determined to stand by them despite his brother Edward’s urgent pleas to lea...

15 Jun 19min

In which Hal Warner, accompanied by his brother Edward, boldly confronts the superintendent of the coal camp, Mr. Cartwright, seeking justice for the workers and challenging the oppressive authority e...

15 Jun 15min

In which the determined men of the coal camp prepare a measured list of lawful demands to present to their employers, while Hal receives an urgent and unsettling message from his brother amidst the te...

14 Jun 24min

In which the protagonist cautiously shepherds a weary assembly of diverse miners through the delicate early acts of union organisation, deftly managing tensions that arise from language barriers and m...

14 Jun 17min

In which the grim reality of a mining disaster unfolds through vivid accounts of courage and suffering, as Hal Warner witnesses the struggles of men and families grappling with the aftermath, and the ...

13 Jun 17min