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Barnes-Hecker: Memories of a Misfortune

The story of Marquette County's 1926 mine disaster told by historians and descendants.

Aired 10/30/2016 | Rating NR

WNMU Documentaries

Barnes-Hecker: Memories of a Misfortune

Special | 56m 16s

The story of Marquette County's 1926 mine disaster told by historians and descendants.

Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the 1926 Barnes-Hecker Mine tragedy, WNMU-TV presents an encore of our 2001 documentary based on the book "No Tears in Heaven" by Thomas G. Friggens. Includes the original 35-minute programs, 10 minutes of extra interviews as seen on the DVD, and a new introduction and interview with Mary Tippett, co-chair of the 2016 Barnes-Hecker Remembrance.

Aired 10/30/2016 | Rating NR

WNMU Documentaries

Barnes-Hecker: Memories of a Misfortune

Special | 56m 16s

Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the 1926 Barnes-Hecker Mine tragedy, WNMU-TV presents an encore of our 2001 documentary based on the book "No Tears in Heaven" by Thomas G. Friggens. Includes the original 35-minute programs, 10 minutes of extra interviews as seen on the DVD, and a new introduction and interview with Mary Tippett, co-chair of the 2016 Barnes-Hecker Remembrance.

Aired 10/30/2016 | Rating NR

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