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Fighting for Our Lives

Fighting for Our Lives

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.

Release DateJanuary 1, 1975
StatusReleased
Original TitleFighting for Our Lives
Runtime 59min
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Revenue
LanguageEnglish, Spanish, Tagalog
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesNational Farm Workers Service Center, Inc.