Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War (2016)

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The Colorado Coal war is described as the bloodiest page of the US labor movement. In this violent confrontation between Rockefeller and the UMWA Trade Union, a vital part was played by 500 Greek miners who became the backbone of the guerrilla army formed by the union to avenge the Ludlow Massacre – the murder of 20 women and children and of the Greek leader Louis Tikas on April 20th, 1914. The documentary tells the unknown story of this conflict, illuminating the special role of the Greeks, with testimonies of descendants of strikers, interviews with historians and with rare archival material (video interviews of survivors, photos, newspaper articles, rare texts and songs).

Director: Leonidas Vardaros
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 71 min
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Country: Greece
Language: English, ελληνικά
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War about?
The Colorado Coal war is described as the bloodiest page of the US labor movement. In this violent confrontation between Rockefeller and the UMWA Trade Union, a vital part was played by 500 Greek miners who became the backbone of the guerrilla army formed by the union to avenge the Ludlow Massacre – the murder of 20 women and children and of the Greek leader Louis Tikas on April 20th, 1914. The documentary tells the unknown story of this conflict, illuminating the special role of the Greeks, with testimonies of descendants of strikers, interviews with historians and with rare archival material (video interviews of survivors, photos, newspaper articles, rare texts and songs).
Who directed Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War?
Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War was directed by Leonidas Vardaros.
Who stars in Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War?
Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War stars Rigas Axelos.
How long is Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War?
Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War?
Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War produced?
Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War was produced in Greece.