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In the film "Matewan," Hilliard, a miner and union organizer, is shot and killed during a violent confrontation between union miners and hired strikebreakers. His death symbolizes the harsh realities of labor struggles and the sacrifices made by those fighting for workers' rights. The tragedy of his death serves to highlight the oppressive conditions faced by miners and the lengths to which they must go to secure justice.

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