According to Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide, the movie "Matewan" was filmed in 1987. "Compelling and compassionate drama about labor troubles in the heart of coalmining country, Matewan, West Virginia, in the 1920s. As usual, writer-director Sayles (who appears briefly as a preacher) makes every note ring true in this meticulous period piece; he even co-wrote some phony labor songs! Beautifully photographed by Haskell Wexler." ***1/2 stars. Looks like my word for the day "absquatulate" caused a few people to dig out their dictionaries!!!! Thanks for your responses. Remember when Hazel (old tv series) used to learn a new word each day??? Guess "absquatulate" is my word today. Now, I must go see how many conversations I can conjure up, and use the word! Pat O'Neal