Children of Labor: A Finnish-American History (1977)

Children of Labor: A Finnish-American History (1977) poster

How Finnish immigrants came into contact — and conflict — with industrial America. Three generations of Finnish-Americans recount how they coped with harsh realities by creating their own institutions: churches, temperance halls, socialist halls, and cooperatives.

Director: Mary Dore, Al Gedicks, Noel Buckner, Richard Broadman
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 55 min
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Cinematography: Noel Buckner, Richard Broadman
Editing: Mary Dore, Richard Broadman
Language: English, suomi
Original Language: en

Themes

Migrant Workers and Heavy Exploitation, Worker Revolt and Union Strength, Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation

Keywords

children's rights, labor, child labor, workers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Children of Labor: A Finnish-American History about?
How Finnish immigrants came into contact — and conflict — with industrial America. Three generations of Finnish-Americans recount how they coped with harsh realities by creating their own institutions: churches, temperance halls, socialist halls, and cooperatives.
Who directed Children of Labor: A Finnish-American History?
Children of Labor: A Finnish-American History was directed by Mary Dore, Al Gedicks, Noel Buckner, Richard Broadman.
How long is Children of Labor: A Finnish-American History?
Children of Labor: A Finnish-American History has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is Children of Labor: A Finnish-American History?
Children of Labor: A Finnish-American History is a Documentary, History film.
What are the themes of Children of Labor: A Finnish-American History?
The themes of Children of Labor: A Finnish-American History include: Migrant Workers and Heavy Exploitation, Worker Revolt and Union Strength, Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation.