The Wobblies
“They were welded together by a vision we have forgotten... there has never been anything like them before or since.”
Overview
Through oral histories, archival footage, photographs, and songs associated with the movement, "The Wobblies" tells the story of the Industrial Workers of the World, the radical union founded in Chicago in 1905 to organize workers across trades. Featuring interviews with aging Wobbly members alongside historical materials from early twentieth-century labor struggles, the film explores the union’s role in strikes, worker activism, and the broader fight for labor rights in the United States.
Top-billed cast
- RRoger Baldwin
- AAnthony Bouza
- CCharles Rydell
Crew
- Directors
- Stewart Bird, Deborah Shaffer
- Producers
- Deborah Shaffer, Stewart Bird
Frequently asked questions
What is The Wobblies rated?
The Wobblies has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 7 votes.
Who directed The Wobblies?
The Wobblies was directed by Stewart Bird, Deborah Shaffer.
When was The Wobblies released?
The Wobblies was released in 1979.
