The Battle of Chile: Part I is a documentary film that explores the political events and social upheaval in Chile during the 1970s. It focuses on the rise of Salvador Allende, the right-wing terror attacks, and the eventual coup d'etat that led to a dictatorship.
Harlan County War is a movie set in the 1970s in Harlan County, Kentucky, where a group of miners go on a sit-down strike to fight for better working conditions. The movie explores the social and family dynamics within the mining community, the dangers of coal mining, and the violent clashes between the mining company and the workers. It also sheds light on the poverty and struggles faced by the miners and the significance of labor organizing during that time.
Park Avenue: Money, Power & The American Dream is a documentary that delves into the drastic wealth differences and power dynamics in American society. It examines the lives of billionaires, the struggles of the poor, and the impact of influential organizations like Koch Industries. The film covers various themes such as the rise of extreme poverty, the co-operative movement, architectural history, and the effects of labor unions. It showcases the contrasting lifestyles between the wealthy inhabitants of Fifth Avenue and the residents of The South Bronx. Moreover, it highlights the concept of plutocracy, the consortium of powerful elites, and the challenges faced by those striving for upward mobility.
The feud between two rival delivery companies, Kibamasa and Okiyama, heats up as the head of Kibamasa falls ill.
One thousand power workers went on strike against the South East Queensland Electrical Board (SEQEB)in February 1985 in protest against the introduction of contract worker hire. This documentary details the industrial relations dispute between the ensuing Joh Bjelke Peterson coalition government and the Electrical Trades Union in Queensland, Australia during 1985.
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