Brothers on the Line (2012)

Brothers On The Line is a provocative documentary feature exploring the legacy of the Reuther brothers, labor and civil rights champions, whose leadership of the United Auto Workers (UAW) ... See full summary »

Director:

Sasha Reuther

Stars:

Walter Reuther, Martin Sheen, Victor Reuther

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Walter Reuther	...	Himself (archive footage)
Martin Sheen	...	Narrator
Victor Reuther	...	Himself (archive footage)
Roy Reuther	...	Himself (archive footage)
Ted Kennedy	...	Himself
John F. Kennedy	...	Himself (archive footage)
Robert F. Kennedy	...	Himself (archive footage)
Lyndon Johnson	...	Himself (archive footage)
Martin Luther King	...	Himself (archive footage)
Andrew Young	...	Himself
George Meany	...	Himself (archive footage)
Henry Ford	...	Himself (archive footage)
Harry Bennett	...	Himself (archive footage)
John Conyers	...	Himself
Doug Fraser	...	Himself

Storyline

Brothers On The Line is a provocative documentary feature exploring the legacy of the Reuther brothers, labor and civil rights champions, whose leadership of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union transformed the social, economic, and political landscape of a nation. Comprised of never-before-seen archival footage from the UAW internal archive and stirring first-hand accounts, this film takes an in-depth look at a controversial history. It not only weaves a striking personal narrative of one family's commitment, but provides timely commentary on issues that resonate far beyond their era (pensions, health care, worker rights, the rise and fall of the Big 3 automakers, and much more.)

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Plot Keywords:

pension | civil rights | strike | auto industry | labor union | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 March 2012 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Porter Street Pictures

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Walter Reuther: You can kill a man with a twelve-gauge shotgun, but you cannot kill an idea. Whether one leader falls or many leaders fall, the UAW will march on.

User Reviews

Eye Opening History with a great narrative

I saw the world premier last night at the Birmingham Michigan Uptown Film Festival.

This is a terrific documentary that enthralled everyone present. Many in this country do not know enough about the history of the labor movement and what unions did to establish a middle class in this country. I would love to see this movie on PBS and I believe it will be used in classrooms at the high school and college levels.

First person interviews and archival footage bring this period of our history to life. Of interest, the Ted Kennedy interview were among the last he gave before his death.