With the United States in its current state, it seems like a prescient time to shine a light on the common folks of this country and their everyday fight for survival with our upcoming program: This Is America. A six movie cinematic journey through lauded classics mixed with lesser known gems that depict working class protagonists in a head-on fight against institutional corruption, racism, media for profit, the opioid epidemic and even some bourgeois extraterrestrials. It’s the struggle of the 99% depicted through heartfelt stories by some of America’s greatest directors. Starting October 24th. English language with no subtitles.
Blue Collar (1978)
Fed up with mistreatment at the hands of both management and union brass, and coupled with financial hardships on each man’s end, three auto assembly line workers hatch a plan to rob a safe at union headquarters.