Fighting for Our Lives

Fighting for Our Lives

5.5(2 votes)
197559 minReleased
Documentary

Overview

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.

Production Companies

National Farm Workers Service Center, Inc.

Languages

English, Spanish, Tagalog

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