Fighting for Our Lives (1975)

5.5/10 0h 59m Jan 01, 1975

Documentary

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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Original Title Fighting for Our Lives

Original Language EN

Status Released

Popularity 0.1

Cast

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Luis Valdez

Narrator

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Key Crew

Director Glen Pearcy

Editor Glen Pearcy

Cinematography Glen Pearcy

Writer Peter Matthiessen, Glen Pearcy, Luis Valdez

Music Daniel Valdez, El Teatro Campesino, Taj Mahal

Production

National Farm Workers Service Center, Inc.

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Release Date January 1, 1975

Runtime 0h 59m

Language EN