Movie Details
Theatrical Release:December 31st, 1946
Original Language:English
The Fight for Maritime Unity (1946)
"Documentary on the need for solidarity between all maritime unions showing cautionary examples of strikebreaking methods"Movie
StarringJoseph Curran
Plot
This film speaks to the need for solidarity between all maritime unions vividly recounting the 1934 West Coast waterfront strike which culminated in a police riot in which two workers were killed and led to further strikes and greater solidarity Includes a great score with union hymns performed by Pete Seeger and Joe Jaffe and a filmed introduction by Joseph Curran president of the NMU
