[Soundtrack from "Sit down and fight : Walter Reuther & the UAW"].

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David McCullough narrates this look at the rise of the United Auto Workers and its trio of leaders, the Reuther brothers and their allies. Using excerpts from newsreels and interviews, the film tells the story of how the UAW was formed and how it became a successful labor union. The story focuses es...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) (Broadcaster)
Other Authors: McCullough, David G. (Narrator)
Reuther, Walter, 1907-1970 (Speaker)
Reuther, Victor G. (Victor George), 1912-2004 (Speaker)
Alston, Christopher (Speaker)
Woodcock, Leonard (Speaker)
Bellaire, George (Speaker)
Frasier, Douglas (Speaker)
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 (Speaker)
Language:English
Subjects:
International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.
Reuther, Walter, > 1907-1970.
Sit-down strikes.
Nonfiction films.
Newsreels.
Interviews.
Sound recordings.
Genre:
Nonfiction films.
Newsreels.
Interviews.
Sound recordings.
Physical Description:1 audio file (53 min., 40 sec.)
Format: Audio Software
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Summary:
David McCullough narrates this look at the rise of the United Auto Workers and its trio of leaders, the Reuther brothers and their allies. Using excerpts from newsreels and interviews, the film tells the story of how the UAW was formed and how it became a successful labor union. The story focuses especially on Walter Reuther, his philosophy, motivation, and inspiration as he worked to improve the lives of workers across the country. The film analyzes a revolutionary new tactic, the sit-down strike, the use of which spread after the UAW's success.
Note:Title supplied.
Electronic resource.
Originally broadcast on PBS.
On the PBS show "The American Experience" produced by WGHB. Some distortion near the conclusion.
Call Number:Voice 6708
M5156
Playing Time:00:53:40
Event Details:
Broadcast 1993 February 1