Movie

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.

Director

Glen Pearcy

Screenplay

Peter Matthiessen

Screenplay

Glen Pearcy

Screenplay

Luis Valdez

Status

Released

Release date

01/01/1975

Original language

English