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The Wobblies

IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 90%

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"They were welded together by a vision we have forgotten... there has never been anything like them before or since."

Through oral histories, archival footage, photographs, and songs associated with the movement, "The Wobblies" tells the story of the Industrial Workers of the World, the radical union founded in Chicago in 1905 to organize workers across trades. Featuring interviews with aging Wobbly members alongside historical materials from early twentieth-century labor struggles, the film explores the union’s role in strikes, worker activism, and the broader fight for labor rights in the United States.

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What is The Wobblies (1979) about?

Through oral histories, archival footage, photographs, and songs associated with the movement, "The Wobblies" tells the story of the Industrial Workers of the World, the radical union founded in Chicago in 1905 to organize workers across trades. Featuring interviews with aging Wobbly members alongside historical materials from early twentieth-century labor struggles, the film explores the union’s…

Who stars in The Wobblies?

The Wobblies stars Charles Rydell (Narrator), Anthony Bouza (Himself), Roger Baldwin (Self - Narrator). The film was directed by Stewart Bird.

How long is The Wobblies?

The Wobblies has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979.

Is The Wobblies worth watching?

The Wobblies holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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