Fighting for Our Lives (1975)
59m
Running Time
January 1, 1975Release Date
Fighting for Our Lives (1975)
59m
Running Time
January 1, 1975Release Date
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Luis Valdez
Narrator
Robert Dalva
Editorial Consultant
Luis Valdez
Narrator
Daniel Valdez
Music
Peter Matthiessen
Writer
Glen Pearcy
Writer
Taj Mahal
Music
Cresson Fraley
Sound Recordist
Gayanne Fietinghoff
Sound Recordist
Dave Smith
Sound Recordist
Franklin Greer
Consulting Producer
El Teatro Campesino
Music
Bob Fitch
Still Photographer
George Ballis
Still Photographer
Rick Tejada-Flores
Still Photographer
El Malcriado
Still Photographer
Details.
Wiki.
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.