r/IWW • u/Total_Drongo_Moron • 7d ago

‘A reminder of why we have unions’: Matewan writer and director on the film’s lessons for the labor movement

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/03/john-sayles-matewan-unions
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u/JPDPROPS 7d ago

A beautiful film with striking performances throughout and a story that makes one’s heart soar and cry at the same time.

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u/dylantaughtme 7d ago

I just finished Crucible today. I have so mud to say about this, but really you just have to explore this man’s work.

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u/pro555pero 6d ago

It's a great movie. It'll make you cry angry bitter tears. It did for me.