When We Fight

Directed By Yael Bridge and Yoni Golijov

Unscripted Short Documentary Family Black Asian People of Color Politics Social Justice Women Youth

What happens when 30,000 teachers go on strike?

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In the second largest school district in the United States, 98% of educators vote to authorize a strike. From strike vote to contract vote, When We Fight goes behind the picket lines, documenting how and why teachers strike. The film shadows L.A. educators for five months as they organize and strike, providing a unique first-hand account of collective democracy and labor action, and shedding light on the nationwide teacher strike upswell.

Watch as one of the largest educator strikes in modern U.S. history unfolds in real-time, highlighting the stories and leadership of some of the women who led it, from union leaders to classroom teachers.

Yael Bridge is an Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker. Her first feature, The Big Scary "S" Word, explores the history and resurgence of socialism in the United States and premiered at Hot Docs 2019. Previously she produced several documentaries including Saving Capitalism, starring former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, which was nominated for an Emmy Award in Business and Economics. She also produced Left on Purpose, winner of the Audience Award at DOC NYC. Previously she was also the director of productions at Inequality Media, making viral videos that tackled complex political issues and gained over 100 million views. She holds an MFA in documentary film from Stanford University and an MA in media studies from the New School. She currently lives in Oakland.

When We Fight

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