Fighting for Our Lives (1975)
59 min
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 date
- January 1, 1975
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Luis Valdez as Narrator
Crew
- Peter Matthiessen · Writer
- Glen Pearcy · Writer
- Luis Valdez · Writer
- Glen Pearcy · Producer
- Glen Pearcy · Cinematographer
- Glen Pearcy · Editor