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DESCRIPTION:On Strike: The Winnipeg General Strike, 1919 (19 min.) Canada 1991 \nBy Joe 
 Macdonald and Clair Johnstone Gilsig\nThis film provides the background 
 about why the workers in Winnipeg were forced out on strike and the 
 individuals on both sides of the struggle. The attack on the strikers on 
 June 21, 1919 led to death and the defeat of the workers despite their 
 bravery and just cause.\n\nHarry Bridges, A Man And His Union (58 min.) 
 1992 US \nBy Bari Minnot\nHarry Bridges was a critical and central figure 
 in the San Francisco General Strike and this documentary provides a vivid 
 view of his life and response not only to the issues in the strike but also 
 to the massive effort to deport Harry Bridges starting in 1939 for accused 
 of being a member of the Communist Party. This film, narrated by Studs 
 Terkel, using footage of the strike and his role is indispensable in 
 showing the wit, humor and character of the founder of the ILWU. \nWinner 
 of Columbia-Dupont Award, the Golden Gate Award for Best Documentary at the 
 San Francisco Film Festival, and the Gold Special Jury award at the Houston 
 Film Festival.  Nominated for 1993 Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film 
 Festival.\nSee also:\nhttp://www.mw-prod.com/Film/film_harry.html 
 \nhttp://www.roxie.com/events/index.cfm\nhttp://www.laborfest.net/2009schedule.htm\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/06/19/18602646.php
SUMMARY:Laborfest: Films: Harry Bridges; 1919 Winnipeg General Strike
LOCATION:Roxie Theatre, 3117 16th St., at Valencia, San Francisco, 16th St BART\n
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/06/19/18602646.php
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