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1 online resource (streaming video file) (31 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
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Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
| Performer |
Andrew Young, Charles Abernathy, Coretta Scott King |
| Event |
Originally produced by Icarus Films in 1970. |
| Summary |
In 1969, black female hospital workers in Charleston, South Carolina went on strike for union recognition and a wage increase, only to find themselves in a confrontation with the state government and the National Guard. Featuring Andrew Young, Charles Abernathy, and Coretta Scott King and produced by Local 1199, New York's Drug and Hospital Union, I AM SOMEBODY is a crucial document in the struggle for labor rights. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Language |
In English |
| Subject |
Women's studies.
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Human rights.
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History.
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Americans.
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Enthnology.
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Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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| Added Author |
Anderson, Madeline, film director.
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Young, Andrew, actor.
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Abernathy, Charles, actor.
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Scott King, Coretta, actor.
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Icarus Films (Firm), Distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm), Distributor.
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| Music No. |
12239522 Kanopy |
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