Documentary · United States of America · 1975 · 59m

Fighting for Our Lives

Director

Glen Pearcy

Cast

Luis Valdez as Narrator

Crew

Glen Pearcy — Editor Glen Pearcy — Writer Luis Valdez — Writer Peter Matthiessen — Writer

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.

Key Collaborators

Glen Pearcy Director Glen Pearcy Editor Glen Pearcy Writer Luis Valdez Writer Peter Matthiessen Writer

Follow the Thread

Glen Pearcy directed Fighting for Our Lives. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

Glen Pearcy's filmography → More Documentary →

Agent-readable