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American Standoff

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After James P. Hoffa, son of the infamous Jimmy Hoffa, is elected president of the Teamsters Union, he's soon entangled in a dispute between the freight company Overnite Transportation and its drivers. The workers go on strike, but as the days drag on and the financial pressures increase, their unity starts to fracture, and factions within the union open up. Allegations of bribery surface, the strike turns violent and, one by one, the protesters face the prospect of defeat.

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Bob M So relevant to today! Executive produced by two time Oscar winner Barbera Kopple, camera's are embedded with the Teamster leaders, led by the next generation Hoffa, and the strikers on the front line of this fight for employee's rights. The rollercoaster ride of challenges and emotions, intertwined with expert insight to the history of unionized labor is powerful. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After James P. Hoffa, son of the infamous Jimmy Hoffa, is elected president of the Teamsters Union, he's soon entangled in a dispute between the freight company Overnite Transportation and its drivers. The workers go on strike, but as the days drag on and the financial pressures increase, their unity starts to fracture, and factions within the union open up. Allegations of bribery surface, the strike turns violent and, one by one, the protesters face the prospect of defeat.
Director
Kristi Jacobson
Producer
Barbara Kopple
Production Co
HBO Documentary Films
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 35m