Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre (1932)
The only known film record of the mass march and meeting held in Detroit on Feb. 4, 1932, against hunger and unemployment. Also shows the dramatic demonstration by workers at the Ford auto plant in River Rouge, Michigan in March of 1932, which ended with a violent attack by Dearborn police and Ford Company guards on the crowd with clubs, tear gas and guns which killed four young men. These deaths set off a wave of protest across the country.
Director: Leo Hurwitz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: July 1, 1932
Editing: Lester Balog, Joseph Hudyma
Production: Workers Film and Photo League
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Leo Hurwitz
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre about?
- The only known film record of the mass march and meeting held in Detroit on Feb. 4, 1932, against hunger and unemployment. Also shows the dramatic demonstration by workers at the Ford auto plant in River Rouge, Michigan in March of 1932, which ended with a violent attack by Dearborn police and Ford Company guards on the crowd with clubs, tear gas and guns which killed four young men. These deaths set off a wave of protest across the country.
- Who directed Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre?
- Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre was directed by Leo Hurwitz.
- How long is Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre?
- Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre?
- Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre is a Documentary film.
- Where was Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre produced?
- Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre was produced in United States of America.