Fighting for Our Lives

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Released January 01, 1975

Overview

Fighting for Our Lives is a 1975 documentary film produced and directed by Glen Pearcy. The film documents the striking of California grape workers from Coachella to Fresno as they negotiate for a United Farm Workers (UFW) contract in 1973. The film also depicts their non-violent struggle against police brutality on the picket lines. It was nominated for the 1976 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Runtime

0h 59m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Fighting for Our Lives


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Español (Spanish)
  • (Tagalog)

Production Companies

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    National Farm Workers Service Center, Inc.

    United States

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Posters

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