The Wobblies (1979)

Plot

“Solidarity! All for One and One for All!” echoes the rallying cry of the Industrial Workers of the World, known as the Wobblies, who united unskilled laborers to reshape America’s labor landscape. This acclaimed documentary offers a compelling exploration of this radical union's overlooked history, featuring the passionate testimonies of aging members—lumberjacks, migrant workers, and silk weavers—now in their golden years. Their enduring spirit and stories illuminate the struggles and triumphs of a movement that aimed to empower the working class and challenge the status quo.