The mob? Corruption? Nah, this is the Teamsters story they DON'T want you to forget.
A Union's Story chronicles the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from its formation in 1903 to its current status as one of the most diverse and powerful unions in the country. The story highlights the Teamsters strong, yet often unrecognized commitment to community service and social justice as well as their ongoing mission to bring dignity and respect to all working families.
Production
Archival footage that actually shows working people, not just talking heads.
Writing
Narration that doesn't shy from the union's messy, complicated history.
Director
Mark Tuminaro
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Teamsters' 1997 UPS strike was the largest U.S. labor action in decades, yet most Americans under 40 have never heard of it.
Director Mark Tuminaro reportedly faced pressure to downplay certain corruption-era details from union officials who cooperated with production.
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