When We Fight
“What happens when 30,000 teachers go on strike?”
2023•34m•Released
Documentary
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
Director
Yoni Golijov
Writer
Erick Stoll
Languages
English, Spanish
Studio
Simple LLC
Production
Company
Simple LLC
Company
Field of Vision
Producer
Yoni Golijov
Producer
Yael Bridge
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