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THESE WERE THE REASONS

"stories of union organizing in British Columbia"

20110h 26m

Directed by Howie Smith

Spoiler-Free

This film takes us into the harsh realm of BC's early coal mines, canneries, and lumber camps; where primitve conditions and speed-ups often cost lives. Then, the film moves through the unemployed' struggles of the '30s, post WWII equity campaigns, and into more recent public sector strikes over union rights.

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Suspense5

Emotion5

Complexity6.3

Humor5.8

Realism9.3

Action5.4

Darkness5

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