Lunch with 'Harlan County, USA' filmmaker Barbara Kopple

Date:
Location:
UK Appalachian Center, 624 Maxwelton Court
Speaker(s) / Presenter(s):
Barbara Kopple

Join us for a special lunch event with Academy Award winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1976 documentary film "Harlan County, USA." Registration is required and space is limited. RSVP here: Barbara Kopple - Lunch at the Appalachian Center – Fill out form 

Join us for a special lunch event with Academy Award winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple. Registration is required and space is limited.

If you are interested in attending a screening of "Harlan County, USA," there are two opportunities as part of the Sept. 25-26, 2026 Twelve Lions Film Festival:

Sep. 25 7 p.m. HARLAN COUNTY, USA 50th Anniversary Screening
Kentucky Theatre, Lexington, KY
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple will appear for this special screening, where she will receive the Fred Mills Award for Outstanding Contributions to Film in Kentucky.
Additional information: https://history.ky.gov/events/harlan-county-usa-film-screening-with-special-guest-barbara-kopple-kentucky-theatre

Sep. 26 6:30 p.m. HARLAN COUNTY, USA 50th Anniversary Screening
Harlan Center, Harlan, KY
Following the screening, join us for a panel Q&A featuring Barbara Kopple, moderated by Dr. Jessie Wilkerson from the University of Tennessee Knoxville, reflecting on the film's legacy and its enduring place in Kentucky and American history.
Additional information: https://history.ky.gov/events/harlan-county-usa-film-screening-with-special-guest-barbara-kopple-harlan-center