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.

Country:

US

Genre:

Documentary

Released:

1975-01-01

Languages:

English, Spanish, Tagalog

Companies:

National Farm Workers Service Center, Inc.