Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War
Ludlow, Οι Έλληνες στους πολέμους του άνθρακα
Synopsis
The Colorado Coal war is described as the bloodiest page of the US labor movement. In this violent confrontation between Rockefeller and the UMWA Trade Union, a vital part was played by 500 Greek miners who became the backbone of the guerrilla army formed by the union to avenge the Ludlow Massacre – the murder of 20 women and children and of the Greek leader Louis Tikas on April 20th, 1914. The documentary tells the unknown story of this conflict, illuminating the special role of the Greeks, with testimonies of descendants of strikers, interviews with historians and with rare archival material (video interviews of survivors, photos, newspaper articles, rare texts and songs).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonidas Vardaros
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonidas Vardaros
- Original Title
- Ludlow, Οι Έλληνες στους πολέμους του άνθρακα
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- English, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonidas Vardaros
Leonidas Vardaros
Department Leadership Roster
Leonidas Vardaros
Writer
Leonidas Vardaros
Director
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What is Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War about?
The Colorado Coal war is described as the bloodiest page of the US labor movement. In this violent confrontation between Rockefeller and the UMWA Trade Union, a vital part was played by 500 Greek miners who became the backbone of the guerrilla army formed by the union to avenge the Ludlow Massacre – the murder of 20 women and children and of the Greek leader Louis Tikas on April 20th, 1914. The documentary tells the unknown story of this conflict, illuminating the special role of the Greeks, with testimonies of descendants of strikers, interviews with historians and with rare archival material (video interviews of survivors, photos, newspaper articles, rare texts and songs).
Who directed Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War?
Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War was directed by Leonidas Vardaros.
Who stars in Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War?
The principal cast of Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War includes Rigas Axelos.
When was Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War released and how long is it?
Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.