When We Fight

What happens when 30,000 teachers go on strike?

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Documentary

Overview

In the second largest school district in the United States, 98% of teachers vote to authorize a strike. Watch as one of the largest educator strikes in modern U.S. history unfolds in real-time, highlighting the stories and leadership of some of the women who led it, from union leaders to classroom teachers. From strike vote to contract vote, When We Fight goes behind the picket lines, documenting how and why teachers strike. ""This powerful and beautifully crafted film is a must watch for anyone interested in the state of labor in America today."" - Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor and Professor of Public Policy, UC Berkeley

Keywords

los angeles
california
teacher
labor union
strike
short film
award-winning
los angeles, california

Details

Status: Released
Release date: September 1, 2023
Original language: English
Production: Field of Vision,Simple LLC
Director: Yael Bridge,Yoni Golijov
Writer: Erick Stoll
Producer: Yael Bridge,Yoni Golijov
Music: Jarrod Cann
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt22457616