Fighting for Our Lives (1975)
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.
Director: Glen Pearcy
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Luis Valdez as Narrator |
| Directing | Glen Pearcy | Director |
| Crew | Glen Pearcy | Cinematography |
| Sound | Taj Mahal | Music |
| Camera | Bob Fitch | Still Photographer |
| Writing | Glen Pearcy | Writer |
| Writing | Luis Valdez | Writer |
| Sound | El Teatro Campesino | Music |
| Editing | Robert Dalva | Editorial Consultant |
| Camera | Rick Tejada-Flores | Still Photographer |
| Sound | Cresson Fraley | Sound Recordist |
| Production | Franklin Greer | Consulting Producer |
| Writing | Peter Matthiessen | Writer |
| Camera | George Ballis | Still Photographer |
| Sound | Glen Pearcy | Sound Recordist |
| Camera | Glen Pearcy | Still Photographer |
| Editing | Glen Pearcy | Editor |
| Sound | Gayanne Fietinghoff | Sound Recordist |
| Camera | El Malcriado | Still Photographer |
| Sound | Dave Smith | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Daniel Valdez | Music |
