Question: Thurmond is a town in Fayette County, West Virginia, the town was the filming location for Matewan, a 1987 American drama film, written and directed by who?
Sentence (from "Thurmond, West Virginia"): The town was the filming location for John Sayles' 1987 movie "Matewan" since it still possesses many of the characteristics of a 1920s Appalachian coal town.
Relevant evidence: Yes