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From: Paolo Giussani, 106642,534
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DATE: 03/06/97 05:57
RE: Copy of: Labor films
> On Sat, May 31, 1997 at 08:33:39 (-0700) [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> >I am teaching a course this summer based on movies. I am
> >curious if anyone has any suggestions for movies with a strong
> >message concerning labor issues or unions.
A really outstanding movie - unfortunately in italian - on the first
strikes and the birth of workers' union in a textile factory (around 1880,
Turin) is "I Compagni" (The comrades) by Mino Monicelli (1963). An english
subtitled version of it should be available.
Best,
Paolo Giussani (Milano, Italy)
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