21 of the Best Films About Capitalism and American Labor
In a country that is no less hostile to workers than ever, it is surprising that we have a holiday dedicated to the achievements of the labor movement and trade unions. (Though it’s widely debated whether Labor Day really is a holiday for the working class.) Many films do a hell of a job of capturing the conflicts engendered by capitalism by touching on the themes of American labor. Interestingly, some of the most significant and popular films about labor ( Norma Ray , Silkwood , Bread and Roses , Matevan , and others) are completely unavailable for streaming. Do with it what you want.