Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre
Synopsis
The only known film record of the mass march and meeting held in Detroit on Feb. 4, 1932, against hunger and unemployment. Also shows the dramatic demonstration by workers at the Ford auto plant in River Rouge, Michigan in March of 1932, which ended with a violent attack by Dearborn police and Ford Company guards on the crowd with clubs, tear gas and guns which killed four young men. These deaths set off a wave of protest across the country.
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo Hurwitz
- Original Title
- Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Workers Film and Photo League
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo Hurwitz
Joseph Hudyma, Lester Balog
Department Leadership Roster
Leo Hurwitz
Director
Joseph Hudyma
Editor
Lester Balog
Editor
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What is Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre about?
The only known film record of the mass march and meeting held in Detroit on Feb. 4, 1932, against hunger and unemployment. Also shows the dramatic demonstration by workers at the Ford auto plant in River Rouge, Michigan in March of 1932, which ended with a violent attack by Dearborn police and Ford Company guards on the crowd with clubs, tear gas and guns which killed four young men. These deaths set off a wave of protest across the country.
Who directed Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre?
Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre was directed by Leo Hurwitz.
Who stars in Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre?
The principal cast of Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre includes Not specified.
When was Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre released and how long is it?
Detroit Workers News Special 1932: Ford Massacre was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 7m.