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Fighting for Our Lives

197559mGlen Pearcy
IMDb 6.2

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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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What is Fighting for Our Lives (1975) about?

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…

Who stars in Fighting for Our Lives?

Fighting for Our Lives stars Luis Valdez (Narrator). The film was directed by Glen Pearcy.

How long is Fighting for Our Lives?

Fighting for Our Lives has a runtime of 59 min and premiered in 1975.

Is Fighting for Our Lives worth watching?

Fighting for Our Lives holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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