Revenge in the Mountains: The Murder of Chief Ambrose Metcalfe

In 1940s Harlan County, Kentucky, a region defined by violence, bootlegging, and corruption, lawman Ambrose Metcalfe challenges organized crime. After he is brazenly murdered by a notorious bootlegger who escapes justice, Metcalfe's family is driven to seek brutal revenge. This documentary explores the history of "Bloody Harlan" and a community where justice was often settled by the gun, chronicling a true story of violence and retribution.