Northern Minnesota's Labor Wars (2017)
Filmmaker Gary Kaunonen of KCC-TV in International Falls just released a new documentary about a pivotal time in Northern Minnesota’s labor history. It’s called “Northern Minnesota’s Labor Wars.” The years 1916 and 1917 brought major labor uprisings in the mines of the Mesabi Iron Range and the lumber camps of the state’s far northern pine forests. These events not only shaped local history, but became vital turning points in the national and international labor movement.
Director: Gary Kaunonen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: June 15, 2017
Cast
- Pam Brunfelt - Interviewee
- Aaron Brown - Interviewee
- Saku Pinta - Interviewee
- Gary Kaunonen - Interviewee
- Jason Scorich - Interviewee
- Allyse Freeman - Interviewee
- Christopher Welter
- Cecelia Wattles-McKeig
- Judy Dvorak
- Shannon Murray
Screenplay
Editing: Gary Kaunonen
Production: Minnesota Historical Society
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
minnesota, union, labor union, iron mine, small town minnesota
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Northern Minnesota's Labor Wars about?
- Filmmaker Gary Kaunonen of KCC-TV in International Falls just released a new documentary about a pivotal time in Northern Minnesota’s labor history. It’s called “Northern Minnesota’s Labor Wars.” The years 1916 and 1917 brought major labor uprisings in the mines of the Mesabi Iron Range and the lumber camps of the state’s far northern pine forests. These events not only shaped local history, but became vital turning points in the national and international labor movement.
- Who directed Northern Minnesota's Labor Wars?
- Northern Minnesota's Labor Wars was directed by Gary Kaunonen.
- Who stars in Northern Minnesota's Labor Wars?
- Northern Minnesota's Labor Wars stars Pam Brunfelt, Aaron Brown, Saku Pinta, Gary Kaunonen, Jason Scorich, Allyse Freeman.
- How long is Northern Minnesota's Labor Wars?
- Northern Minnesota's Labor Wars has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Northern Minnesota's Labor Wars?
- Northern Minnesota's Labor Wars is a Documentary film.
- Where was Northern Minnesota's Labor Wars produced?
- Northern Minnesota's Labor Wars was produced in Canada, United States of America.