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In the misty hollers of Bent Mountain, Virginia, a 66-year-old grandmother named Theresa ""Red"" Terry climbed into a tree on her own land and refused to come down. For over a month, she lived in the branches while corporate bulldozers waited below, unable to advance. This wasn't just an act of defiance-it was the opening shot in a decade-long David-and-Goliath battle that would expose the dark underbelly of American politics and corporate greed. What happened next would shock even seasoned environmental activists. Despite years of court victories, scientific evidence of environmental damage, and overwhelming local opposition, a backroom deal in Washington D.C. would override democracy itself. Senator Joe Manchin's extraordinary political maneuvering attached pipeline approval to a debt ceiling bill, stripping away the rights of communities and courts alike. But the women of Appalachia weren't finished fighting. This is the untold story behind filmmaker James Mottern's award-winning documentary-a gripping account of how ordinary mothers, grandmothers, and neighbors transformed into extraordinary activists. From tree-sits that lasted nearly three years to federal courtrooms where constitutional rights hung in the balance, these women faced down a $7.85 billion corporate machine with nothing but determination and an unshakeable love for their mountain home. Through intimate portraits and behind-the-scenes revelations, ""A Beast Touch the Mountain"" reveals what the cameras couldn't capture. You'll walk alongside Red Terry as she documents environmental destruction with her smartphone, meet organic farmers whose century-old family land was seized through eminent domain, and witness the moment when hope turned to heartbreak as Congress voted to override the will of the people. This isn't just another environmental story-it's a masterclass in how corporate power operates in modern America, how democracy can be bought and sold, and how ordinary people find extraordinary courage when everything they love is threatened. You'll discover the real cost of our energy infrastructure, the women who paid it, and why their fight matters more now than ever. The beast is still touching the mountain. The pipeline flows with gas today, but the questions it raises about power, democracy, and environmental justice demand answers. These Appalachian women's voices deserve to be heard beyond the documentary screen. Don't let their story disappear into the noise of daily headlines. Read ""A Beast Touch the Mountain: An Appalachian Story of Women, Land, and the Fight Against Corporate Power"" and discover why this battle in the hills of Virginia and West Virginia represents the front lines of America's future. Whether you're an environmental advocate, a defender of democratic rights, or simply someone who believes that ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference, this book will change how you see both corporate power and community resistance. Order your copy today and join the conversation that Washington doesn't want you to have. Because when the powerful try to silence the powerless, the most radical act is to listen-and to remember. These mountains have stories to tell, and these women have truths to share. The beast touched the mountain, but the mountain fought back. Their fight is our fight. Their story is our story. Don't let it end here.

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