M.C. Higgins, the Great

In "M.C. Higgins, the Great," young M.C. Higgins grapples with the looming threat of strip mining on Sarah’s Mountain, which disrupts the landscape he loves and endangers his home. As he finds solace atop a towering steel pole, M.C. dreams of eternal peace, yet his nightmares of disaster haunt him. When two strangers arrive, M.C. believes they may hold the key to his troubles, but soon learns that the true resolution lies within himself. This poignant tale explores themes of resilience and self-discovery against the backdrop of environmental change.