Haymarket: The Bomb, The Anarchists, The Labor Struggle.
A pivotal and tragic event in the fight for workers’ rights during America’s Gilded Age.
Introduction
A workers' protest rally turns deadly when a bomb is thrown into the ranks of Police in May of 1886, resulting in a trial and execution of presumably innocent workers' rights activists.
Synopsis
The Haymarket Tragedy (also known as the Haymarket Riot) where a bomb thrown into the ranks of Police was followed by an eruption of panic and violence resulting in a trial and execution of presumably innocent workers' rights activists, is examined in this feature documentary film. Expert historians and professors present the history of the bomb, the anarchist and socialist movements of the 19th century, and the labor struggle of working people fighting for a shorter work day during the industrial might of America's Gilded Age.
Director Commentary
Features and Languages
Film Features
- Closed Captioning
- Subtitles
Film/Audio Languages
- English
Subtitle/Caption Languages
- English
Promotional Material
Promotional Stills
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Haymarket Production Still 1
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Haymarket Production Still 2
“The Haymarket Tragedy not only echoed around the world during the Gilded Age, but brought to light social and economic hardships of working people that continue to have strong relevance in our society today.” - Adrian Prawica