A Time To Rise (1981)
On April 6, 1980, the Canadian Farmworkers Union came into existence. This film documents the conditions among Chinese and East Indian immigrant workers in British Columbia that provoked the formation of the union, and the response of growers and labor contractors to the threat of unionization. Made over a period of two years, the film is eloquent testimony to the progress of the workers’ movement from the first stirrings of militancy to the energetic canvassing of union members.
Director: Jim Monro, Anand Patwardhan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: October 1, 1981
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Keywords
farm worker, union
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Time To Rise about?
- On April 6, 1980, the Canadian Farmworkers Union came into existence. This film documents the conditions among Chinese and East Indian immigrant workers in British Columbia that provoked the formation of the union, and the response of growers and labor contractors to the threat of unionization. Made over a period of two years, the film is eloquent testimony to the progress of the workers’ movement from the first stirrings of militancy to the energetic canvassing of union members.
- Who directed A Time To Rise?
- A Time To Rise was directed by Jim Monro, Anand Patwardhan.
- How long is A Time To Rise?
- A Time To Rise has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is A Time To Rise?
- A Time To Rise is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Time To Rise produced?
- A Time To Rise was produced in Canada.