Fighting for Our Lives (1975)

Fighting for Our Lives is a 1975 documentary film produced and directed by Glen Pearcy. The film documents the striking of California grape workers from Coachella to Fresno as they negotiate for a United Farm Workers (UFW) contract in 1973. The film also depicts their non-violent struggle against police brutality on the picket lines. It was nominated for the 1976 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Cast

Narrator
L Luis Valdez

Crew

Director
G Glen Pearcy
Editor
G Glen Pearcy
Cinematography
G Glen Pearcy
Sound Recordist
C Cresson Fraley
Sound Recordist
G Gayanne Fietinghoff
Sound Recordist
D Dave Smith
Sound Recordist
G Glen Pearcy
Editorial Consultant
R Robert Dalva
Consulting Producer
F Franklin Greer
Writer
G Glen Pearcy
Writer
Peter Matthiessen
Writer
Luis Valdez
Music
D Daniel Valdez
Music
E El Teatro Campesino
Music
Taj Mahal
Still Photographer
B Bob Fitch
Still Photographer
G George Ballis
Still Photographer
R Rick Tejada-Flores
Still Photographer
G Glen Pearcy
Still Photographer
E El Malcriado