Harry Bridges: A Man and His Union

Harry Bridges was a charismatic, controversial man who forever changed the San Francisco labor movement. Berry Minott’s documentary Harry Bridges—A Man and His Union brings his fascinating story to the screen. Savvy, articulate, witty and sincerely dedicated, this dock worker turned labor organizer was at home with corporate leaders, politicians and his beloved “rank and file.” Well-researched and creatively-used archival footage, news clips and interviews evoke a significant era in labor history. Bridges’ genius for organization and the union that evolved under, and eventually away from, his stewardship are honored in this intelligent, vibrant documentary.