Screening + Discussion
with Metro Detroit Coalition of Labor Union Women Trustee Lois Lofton-Doniver.
Documentary | detroit première
Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m.
UM Detroit Center, 3663 Woodward Avenue
UNION focuses on the journey of the workers-turned-organizers, described by Amazon Labor Union (ALU) President Christian Smalls as the “N.W.A. of the organizing world.” Their highly unconventional journey includes 20-hour days, wearing Money Heist costumes at press conferences, and distributing free marijuana to workers, all in service of an extraordinary battle with a massive corporation.
The documentary follows the group through political battles, pivotal strategic events, and interpersonal tensions, testing their commitments and solidarity. Up against a corporate superpower and with legal protections at a drastic low for workers, all odds are against the ALU – who remain unswayed in their beliefs in collective action and the dignity and power of the working class.
USA. 2024.
Directed by Brett Story and Stephen Maing.
Running time 100 min.
Co-presented with Metro-Detroit Coalition of Labor Union Women.
Sponsored by
