A Century of Struggle
1981
40min
Documentary
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Overview
A Century of Struggle chronicles the hundred-year history of the NZ Seamen’s Union from its formation in 1879. Using original film and archive footage, it examines the working lives of seamen and the battles fought by their union from the sailing ships of colonial days to the modern turbine-powered container vessels. Because the Seamen’s Union was frequently at the forefront of working-class struggle in New Zealand, its story involves most of the crucial issues and events in the history of the union movement generally, including the great maritime strikes of 1890 and 1913 and the waterfront dispute of 1951.
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Who directed A Century of Struggle?
A Century of Struggle was directed by Alister Barry.
How long is A Century of Struggle?
A Century of Struggle runs for 40min, and was released in 1981.
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