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Play trailer Poster for Union Released Oct 18, 2024 1h 42m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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Through intimate cinema vérité, UNION chronicles the extraordinary efforts of an unlikely group of warehouse workers as they launch a grassroots union campaign at an Amazon fulfillment center in Staten Island, New York. Led by the charismatic but underestimated Chris Smalls, the diverse band of workers start the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) and embark on a journey against one of the largest and most powerful companies in the world. The odds are stacked against them, as the group finds itself up against a tech industry giant with unlimited resources, without major support from national unions or politicians, and while navigating internal divisions within their own ranks. Filmmakers Brett Story and Stephen Maing document the struggle from day one, offering a gripping human drama about the fight for power and dignity in today's globalized economic landscape.
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A necessary and stark reminder of the power of the people, this documentary shines a bright light on the importance of a Union.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian Directors Stephen Maing and Brett Story give a shrewd, fly-on-the-wall picture of the divisions within the union itself. Rated: 4/5 Nov 13, 2024 Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times “Union” lets us see what Amazon and the world would soon discover about the power workers have when they invest in their dignity first. Oct 25, 2024 Full Review Alison Willmore New York Magazine/Vulture Union may be a vérité work, but it never lets us forget the humanity of everyone in front of and behind the camera. Oct 21, 2024 Full Review Siddhant Adlakha JoySauce.com The film is confrontational, in large part because its subjects are unafraid of confrontation, and covertly capture footage of assembly lines, and even instances when they break up and speak out against [Amazon's] meetings. Jan 6, 2025 Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix This pro-activist documentary (about the controversial formation of Amazon's first worker union) is a feel-good underdog story. However, the story is one-sided, has drab pacing, and doesn't tell enough about union members who aren't leader Chris Smalls. Dec 26, 2024 Full Review Dustin Chang ScreenAnarchy In a world of plutocracy, the working-class struggle is not a left or right issue. Smalls didn't care about whether he gets Biden's endorsement. I wish he or someone from his organizing committee would run for office in the near future. Nov 30, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeff Great pressing clear-eyed chronicle of the grassroots efforts to unionize an Amazon fulfillment center. Fly-on-the-wall documenting captures the community and disagreements that occur in labor led organizing. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/14/25 Full Review Dan C Excellent documentary! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/11/25 Full Review m v This gritty film is a must-see for anyone who wants to see real grassroots organizing. Reveals the ugly truth about Amazon. Don't use Amazon!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Through intimate cinema vérité, UNION chronicles the extraordinary efforts of an unlikely group of warehouse workers as they launch a grassroots union campaign at an Amazon fulfillment center in Staten Island, New York. Led by the charismatic but underestimated Chris Smalls, the diverse band of workers start the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) and embark on a journey against one of the largest and most powerful companies in the world. The odds are stacked against them, as the group finds itself up against a tech industry giant with unlimited resources, without major support from national unions or politicians, and while navigating internal divisions within their own ranks. Filmmakers Brett Story and Stephen Maing document the struggle from day one, offering a gripping human drama about the fight for power and dignity in today's globalized economic landscape.
Director
Stephen Maing, Brett Story
Producer
Samantha Curley, Martin Dicicco, Stephen Maing, Brett Story, Mars Verrone
Distributor
Level Ground Productions
Production Co
Level Ground Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 18, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 20, 2024
Runtime
1h 42m