Americas Poorest Region: The Hillbillies of West Virginia’s Appalachia

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Welcome to McDowell County, West Virginia — often called the poorest place in America. Deep in the Appalachian Mountains, this forgotten corner of the United States has become a symbol of rural poverty, addiction, and survival. In this documentary, we travel to Welch and the surrounding communities to meet the people who call Appalachia home. Often labeled as “hillbillies” by outsiders, these men and women share their stories of resilience, hardship, and pride in a place that many Americans have written off. If you'd like to support the twins, Dan and Bob, who are rebuilding the old Murphy Building, here is the link to do so: https://gofund.me/41124ed4 If you enjoy documentaries in the style of amazing creators like Peter Santenello, RocaNews, or Drew Binsky, you’ll find this one just as eye-opening. This an educational documentary #appalachia #westvirginia #poor