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Harry Bridges: A Man and His Union (1992)

01 Mar

58m; U.S.

Director: Barry Minott

Synopsis: Harry Bridges was a critical and central figure in the San Francisco General Strike and this documentary provides a vivid view of his life and response not only to the issues in the strike but also to the massive effort to deport Harry Bridges starting in 1939 for accused of being a member of the Communist Party. This film using footage of the strike and his role is indispensable in showing the wit, humor and character of the founder of the ILWU.

Contact: http://www.mw-prod.com/Film/film_harry.html

 

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