Fighting for Our Lives (1975)
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.
Director: Glen Pearcy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: January 1, 1975
Cast
- Luis Valdez - Narrator
Screenplay
Editing: Glen Pearcy
Production: National Farm Workers Service Center, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español, Tagalog
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fighting for Our Lives about?
- 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.
- Who directed Fighting for Our Lives?
- Fighting for Our Lives was directed by Glen Pearcy.
- Who stars in Fighting for Our Lives?
- Fighting for Our Lives stars Luis Valdez.
- How long is Fighting for Our Lives?
- Fighting for Our Lives has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Fighting for Our Lives?
- Fighting for Our Lives is a Documentary film.
- Where was Fighting for Our Lives produced?
- Fighting for Our Lives was produced in United States of America.