A World of Slanted Light

Set in a 1960s West Virginia coal town, this story follows Marty Barber, a sensitive teenager who faces profound changes after a mining disaster claims his father’s life. Abandoned by his mentally ill mother, he forms an unconventional family with three grieving widows, discovering his talent in photography along the way. Their deepening relationship challenges societal expectations as they navigate love, dependency, and the pursuit of a new future.