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      American Standoff

      TV-14 2002 1h 35m Documentary List
      Reviews 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. Read More Read Less

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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 Post a rating

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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