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Fighting for Our Lives

1975-01-01
5.5
en 59m
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.

Director

Glen Pearcy

Cinematography

Glen Pearcy

Music

Taj Mahal

Still Photographer

Bob Fitch

Writer

Glen Pearcy

Writer

Luis Valdez

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • National Farm Workers Service Center, Inc.