Private Project

The Black Diamond Story

Password for viewing: BlackDiamond - "You only owned a foot below the surface. After that the coal company owned the rest."
Despite the incredible risk, coal mining attracted hundreds to the small town of Black Diamond, Washington. Never told before, this is the true, historical story as told straight from real old-timers who worked the dark earth. These enthralling behind-the-scenes tales will forever preserve the legacy of those who committed their lives to Black Diamond.

  • Hayden Wilkens
    Director
  • Hayden Wilkens
    Writer
  • Hayden Wilkens
    Producer
  • Beau Chevassus
    Producer
  • Tina McGann
    Producer
  • Jack McGann
    Producer
  • Gomer Evans
    Key Cast
  • Don Mason
    Key Cast
  • Howard Botts
    Key Cast
  • Keith Watson
    Key Cast
  • Mike Chilcott
    Key Cast
  • Dave Watson
    Key Cast
  • Sherrie Evans
    Key Cast
  • Dennis Richardson
    Key Cast
  • Bill Kombol
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    50 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 23, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    7,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Hayden Wilkens

A highly mobile, high-speed crew of full-time filmmakers, we are a part of the award-winning film studio Knok Studio (Seattle), Five-nine Films, and Movies Minus.

Knok is a 501(c)3 nonprofit film studio that produces cinematic film for other nonprofits. The fast-paced crew travels the globe "capturing impact and broadcasting love," from Seattle to Sierra Leone.

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Director Statement

"So whether we are here in this body or away from this body, our goal is to please him." / II Cor 5:9