The Wobblies
“They were welded together by a vision we have forgotten... there has never been anything like them before or since.”
Synopsis
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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The Wobblies – Official Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stewart Bird, Deborah Shaffer
- Original Title
- The Wobblies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stewart Bird, Deborah Shaffer
Deborah Shaffer, Stewart Bird
Department Leadership Roster
Stewart Bird
Director
Deborah Shaffer
Director
Deborah Shaffer
Producer
Stewart Bird
Producer
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What is The Wobblies 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 role in strikes, worker activism, and the broader fight for labor rights in the United States.
Who directed The Wobblies?
The Wobblies was directed by Stewart Bird, Deborah Shaffer.
Who stars in The Wobblies?
The principal cast of The Wobblies includes Charles Rydell, Anthony Bouza, Roger Baldwin.
When was The Wobblies released and how long is it?
The Wobblies was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.