The newest episode of Inside the Arthouse features the fantastic documentary Union. Having received a Special Jury award at Sundance, and played thirty of the most prestigious documentary film festivals around the world, it opens October 25 at Laemmle Monica Film Center and Glendale. (We’ll have multiple in-person Q&A’s with the filmmakers and the main subject, Chris Smalls; details here.)
Through intimate cinema vérité, Union chronicles the extraordinary efforts of a group of warehouse workers as they launch a grassroots campaign to unionize an Amazon fulfillment center on Staten Island.
The filmmakers document the struggle from day one against one of the largest and biggest companies in the world, offering a gripping human drama about the fight for power and dignity in today’s global economy.
The movie’s themes are immediate and timely, as we watch the fight for labor rights. It’s a David-and-Goliath story that speaks to current political conversations about income inequality, workers’ right, and much more.
Co-directors Brett Story and Stephen Maing speak with Inside the Arthouse hosts Greg Laemmle and Raphael Sbarge to discuss the challenges they faced making Union, the themes they discovered, and the journey to this moment — theatrical release.
It’s a powerful conversation you won’t want to miss.
Inspiring efforts by these folks!!! Thanks for the motivating movie