The Fight for Maritime Unity
“Documentary on the need for solidarity between all maritime unions, showing cautionary examples of strikebreaking methods.”
Synopsis
This film speaks to the need for solidarity between all maritime unions, vividly recounting the 1934 West Coast waterfront strike, which culminated in a police riot in which two workers were killed, and led to further strikes and greater solidarity. Includes a great score with union hymns performed by Pete Seeger and Joe Jaffe, and a filmed introduction by Joseph Curran, president of the NMU.
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December 31, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Score
- Pete Seeger, Joel Jaffe
- Original Title
- The Fight for Maritime Unity
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pete Seeger, Joel Jaffe
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What is The Fight for Maritime Unity about?
This film speaks to the need for solidarity between all maritime unions, vividly recounting the 1934 West Coast waterfront strike, which culminated in a police riot in which two workers were killed, and led to further strikes and greater solidarity. Includes a great score with union hymns performed by Pete Seeger and Joe Jaffe, and a filmed introduction by Joseph Curran, president of the NMU.
Who directed The Fight for Maritime Unity?
The Fight for Maritime Unity was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Fight for Maritime Unity?
The principal cast of The Fight for Maritime Unity includes Joseph Curran.
When was The Fight for Maritime Unity released and how long is it?
The Fight for Maritime Unity was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fight for Maritime Unity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fight for Maritime Unity was composed by Pete Seeger, Joel Jaffe.