On Strike: The Winnipeg General Strike, 1919 (1991)
The dramatic story of the Winnipeg General Strike in 1919 told through the recollections of the men and women who were there. This presentation traces the events leading up to the strike; the issues, the personalities and the divisions among the people of Winnipeg. It culminates with the riot of June 21, 1919 in which death and serious injury resulted.
Director: Clare Johnstone Gilsig, Joe MacDonald
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On Strike: The Winnipeg General Strike, 1919 about?
- The dramatic story of the Winnipeg General Strike in 1919 told through the recollections of the men and women who were there. This presentation traces the events leading up to the strike; the issues, the personalities and the divisions among the people of Winnipeg. It culminates with the riot of June 21, 1919 in which death and serious injury resulted.
- Who directed On Strike: The Winnipeg General Strike, 1919?
- On Strike: The Winnipeg General Strike, 1919 was directed by Clare Johnstone Gilsig, Joe MacDonald.
- How long is On Strike: The Winnipeg General Strike, 1919?
- On Strike: The Winnipeg General Strike, 1919 has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).