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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 48 min |
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"With Babies and Banners: Story of the Women's Emergency Brigade," a 1979 documentary by Lorraine Gray, examines the 1936-1937 General Motors strike through the experiences of the women involved. Using archival footage and interviews, the film offers a detailed look at women's participation in the strike. A pioneering work, it combined historical footage with contemporary accounts, influencing subsequent documentaries on labor and left-wing history in the US. The film also sheds light on the history of American women actively engaging in public life, especially within labor movements. Notably, it was produced and directed by women and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature.
| Alternative title: | With Babies and Banners: Story of the Women's Emergency Brigade |
| Release year: | 1978 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total |
| Director: | Lorraine Gray |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | labor strike labor union trade union woman director |
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