BEATTYVILLE

Beattyville is a small, quaint town in east Appalachia Kentucky. It sits near the beautiful Red River Gorge, amidst rolling hills and valleys. Beattyville is home to some of the nicest folks you’ll meet in this country. Unfortunately, it is also considered one of the poorest towns in this country. Once a thriving coal town, this town struggled to find its footing as America transitioned away from coal. My time there served as inspiration for the small town portrayed in my feature film, THE MENTAL STATE.