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.
Directing | Glen Pearcy | Director |
Sound | Gayanne Fietinghoff | Sound Recordist |
Editing | Robert Dalva | Editorial Consultant |
Camera | Rick Tejada-Flores | Still Photographer |
Sound | Glen Pearcy | Sound Recordist |
Sound | Daniel Valdez | Music |
Sound | Taj Mahal | Music |
Camera | Bob Fitch | Still Photographer |
Writing | Glen Pearcy | Writer |
Crew | Glen Pearcy | Cinematography |
Production | Franklin Greer | Consulting Producer |
Camera | El Malcriado | Still Photographer |
Sound | El Teatro Campesino | Music |
Camera | George Ballis | Still Photographer |
Sound | Cresson Fraley | Sound Recordist |
Writing | Luis Valdez | Writer |
Camera | Glen Pearcy | Still Photographer |
Editing | Glen Pearcy | Editor |
Sound | Dave Smith | Sound Recordist |
Writing | Peter Matthiessen | Writer |