These were the reasons

These were the reasons

2011
26m
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Documentary History

"stories of union organizing in British Columbia"

Overview

This film takes us into the harsh realm of BC's early coal mines, canneries, and lumber camps; where primitve conditions and speed-ups often cost lives. Then, the film moves through the unemployed' struggles of the '30s, post WWII equity campaigns, and into more recent public sector strikes over union rights.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
BC Overtime
Production Countries
Canada
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

canada police brutality world war i great depression labor strike labor union coal mining unemployed british columbia intimidation by police lumber camp mine strikers union struggle teachers general strike

Quick Facts

Release Date May 1, 2011
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Key Crew

Howie Smith
Director
Howie Smith
Producer