Taylor Chain I: A Story in a Union Local (1980)

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Taylor Chain I tells the gritty realities of a seven-week strike at a small Indiana chain factory during 1973-74. Volatile union meetings and tension-filled interactions on the picket line provide an inside view of the tensions and conflicts inherent to labor negotiations. Due to a lack of funds and a fire at Kartemquin which necessitated a re-edit of the film, the film was not released until 1980. Filming then began a year later on Taylor Chain II: A Story of Collective Bargaining.

Director: Gordon Quinn, Jerry Blumenthal
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 33 min
Release Date:
Production: Kartemquin Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

labor union

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taylor Chain I: A Story in a Union Local about?
Taylor Chain I tells the gritty realities of a seven-week strike at a small Indiana chain factory during 1973-74. Volatile union meetings and tension-filled interactions on the picket line provide an inside view of the tensions and conflicts inherent to labor negotiations. Due to a lack of funds and a fire at Kartemquin which necessitated a re-edit of the film, the film was not released until 1980. Filming then began a year later on Taylor Chain II: A Story of Collective Bargaining.
Who directed Taylor Chain I: A Story in a Union Local?
Taylor Chain I: A Story in a Union Local was directed by Gordon Quinn, Jerry Blumenthal.
How long is Taylor Chain I: A Story in a Union Local?
Taylor Chain I: A Story in a Union Local has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
What genre is Taylor Chain I: A Story in a Union Local?
Taylor Chain I: A Story in a Union Local is a Documentary film.
Where was Taylor Chain I: A Story in a Union Local produced?
Taylor Chain I: A Story in a Union Local was produced in United States of America.