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American Agitators

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To inspire a new generation of activists to organize for systemic change, AMERICAN AGITATORS illustrates how collective action can combat racism, bigotry, and greed. Fred Ross Sr.'s groundbreaking organizing efforts carried on and expanded upon by organizers improved the lives and livelihoods of thousands by focusing on systemic change. Telling the story of organizers and community leaders across the country will demonstrate strategies we can use to mobilize. As we witness growing and corrosive divisiveness, the lessons learned from Fred Ross Sr. and Jr., and the ways they can be applied to relieve today's injustices, are more important and relevant than ever.

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Diane F Excellent and important documentary about the power of organizing and building a movement. Very inspiring. Learned a lot about the California farm workers and the Fred Ross family. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review Mattie S American Agitators is an inspiring and powerful reminder of how real change happens — through people coming together and organizing. The film beautifully highlights the legacy of Fred Ross Sr. and Jr., showing how their work still resonates today. A must-watch for anyone ready to stand up and make a difference. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/25 Full Review Ethan v More important & relevant than ever! Don't miss this documentary. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/25 Full Review Gracie S Fantastic watch! Super inspiring! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Kate E American Agitators just won Best Documentary at Cinequest in San Jose. It's exactly the right movie for our times. Fred Ross is an inspiration and the filmmakers do his work justice! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/02/25 Full Review Kate E American Agitators just won Best Documentary at Cinequest in San Jose. It's exactly the right movie for our times. Fred Ross is an inspiration and the filmmakers do his work justice! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/02/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Raymond Telles

Director

Luis Valdez

Narrator

Raymond Telles

Producer

John Heffernan

Executive Producer

Vicente Franco

Cinematographer

Angela Reginato

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Synopsis To inspire a new generation of activists to organize for systemic change, AMERICAN AGITATORS illustrates how collective action can combat racism, bigotry, and greed. Fred Ross Sr.'s groundbreaking organizing efforts carried on and expanded upon by organizers improved the lives and livelihoods of thousands by focusing on systemic change. Telling the story of organizers and community leaders across the country will demonstrate strategies we can use to mobilize. As we witness growing and corrosive divisiveness, the lessons learned from Fred Ross Sr. and Jr., and the ways they can be applied to relieve today's injustices, are more important and relevant than ever.
Director
Raymond Telles
Producer
Raymond Telles
Distributor
The Fred Ross Project
Production Co
The Fred Ross Project
Genre
Biography, Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 16, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 34m