Told with compelling honesty and wry humour by the mineworkers themselves, Blood on the Coal is the story of the Queensland coalfields – one of the world's richest energy resources and for 150 years the basis of an industry fraught with unregulated hazards and tragic loss of life.

The film traces the history of the miners, from the darkest days of the 19th century to the daunting industrial safety and community challenges that face the global corporations and the unions today.

Directed by Jeff Bird
Narrated by Jack Thompson