Fighting for Our Lives
Synopsis
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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January 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glen Pearcy
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Matthiessen, Glen Pearcy, Luis Valdez
- Original Score
- Daniel Valdez, El Teatro Campesino, Taj Mahal
- Original Title
- Fighting for Our Lives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- National Farm Workers Service Center, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glen Pearcy
Peter Matthiessen, Glen Pearcy, Luis Valdez
Daniel Valdez, El Teatro Campesino, Taj Mahal
Glen Pearcy
Department Leadership Roster
Glen Pearcy
Director
Glen Pearcy
Editor
Peter Matthiessen
Writer
Glen Pearcy
Writer
Luis Valdez
Writer
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What is Fighting for Our Lives 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 Documentary Feature.
Who directed Fighting for Our Lives?
Fighting for Our Lives was directed by Glen Pearcy.
Who stars in Fighting for Our Lives?
The principal cast of Fighting for Our Lives includes Luis Valdez.
When was Fighting for Our Lives released and how long is it?
Fighting for Our Lives was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Fighting for Our Lives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fighting for Our Lives was composed by Daniel Valdez, El Teatro Campesino, Taj Mahal.