Joe Hill

Joe Hill

1971 · 118 min · EN · NR · 6.7 (28 votes)
Dir. Bo Widerberg · Starring Thommy Berggren, Anja Schmidt, Kelvin Malave, Evert Anderson, Cathy Smith, Hasse Persson · Music Stefan Grossman

“"I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night. Alive as you or me. Says I, but Joe you're ten years dead. I never died says he."”

Drama

In the early 20th-century, the legendary Joe Hill emigrates with his brother to the United States. However, after a short time, he loses touch with his brother. After a few jobs but struck by all the injustice and tragedy, he becomes active in the forbidden IWW (Industrial Workers of the World), a union for workers without trades. It is forbidden to demonstrate and speak in public but Joe finds a loophole by singing his manifests with the Salvation Army. As his allies grow, so do his enemies.

VIBE

A stark, earnest portrayal of early 20th-century labor struggles. It feels like a historical document brought to life, highlighting the fight for workers' rights with a quiet, determined spirit. The film resonates with a sense of injustice and the power of collective action.

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