Fighting for Our Lives
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.
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Fighting for Our Lives
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1975
Runtime
0h 59m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
55%
Original Title
Fighting for Our Lives
Production Companies
National Farm Workers Service Center, Inc.
Director
Glen Pearcy
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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