Produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, this program offers a cautionary tale, examining the impact of industry upon a particular place and the people, who live, work, profit and die there. The one-hour documentary also serves as a vehicle through which to examine how the state's coal mining communities historically respond to environment, circumstance and tragedy, while working toward a bright future for generations to come. Though primarily concerned with coal camp life in eastern Wyoming and western Raleigh Counties, the saga of the Winding Gulf Coalfield reflects the story of West Virginia and efforts by its people to improve life throughout the state.