Fighting for Our Lives
Fighting for Our Lives
1975
Documentary
Synopsis
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.
Credits
Director
Glen Pearcy
Cast
Luis Valdez as Narrator
Crew
Glen Pearcy (Cinematography)
Franklin Greer (Consulting Producer)
Glen Pearcy (Editor)
Robert Dalva (Editorial Consultant)
Daniel Valdez (Music)
El Teatro Campesino (Music)
Taj Mahal (Music)
Cresson Fraley (Sound Recordist)
Dave Smith (Sound Recordist)
Gayanne Fietinghoff (Sound Recordist)
Glen Pearcy (Sound Recordist)
Bob Fitch (Still Photographer)
El Malcriado (Still Photographer)
George Ballis (Still Photographer)
Glen Pearcy (Still Photographer)
Rick Tejada-Flores (Still Photographer)
Glen Pearcy (Writer)
Luis Valdez (Writer)
Peter Matthiessen (Writer)
Original Poster
Fighting for Our Lives - Original Poster
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