movie
Fighting for Our Lives
TMDBJan 1, 1975
TraktNov 5, 2013
TMDB6.5Trakt7.8
DirectorGlen Pearcy
Runtime
59m
Status
Released
Language
English
Country
United States of America
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.