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Union Town

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Set against the backdrop of New York City, the film follows delivery industry workers as they take on some of the world's most powerful corporations, revealing the challenges, passion, and humanity at the heart of this growing labor movement.

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Marshall Shaffer Little White Lies 4 days ago
Whereas many contemporary politically-minded documentaries resemble agitprop at worst or a book report at best, Kopple’s non-fiction filmmaking feels more akin to music. Go to Full Review Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) Sep 18, 2026
3.5/4
That tripartite structure arguably blunts the film’s impact, but it also shows an inspirational army of individuals fighting uphill for a livable existence. Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates RogerEbert.com Sep 17, 2026
By cleverly weaving together stories of the deliveristas (delivery app workers largely made up of migrant workers), UPS Teamsters, and Amazon workers, "Union Town" deftly shows how this class struggle has affected America’s arteries. Go to Full Review Barbara Goslawski ScreenAnarchy Sep 21, 2026
In Union Town, Barbara Kopple once again reveals her undeniable gift as a documentarian. Her strategy here is impeccable ... Kopple categorically leaves no doubt that the power divide is real, and it is getting bigger. Go to Full Review Christopher Cross Asynchronous Media Sep 15, 2026
3/5
Barbara Kopple expands upon her previous coverage of workers fighting for their rights in the slight, but nonetheless important, Union Town. Go to Full Review Jared Mobarak The Film Stage Sep 15, 2026
As with her previous two Oscar-winning documentaries, the candid footage and interviews captured here are invaluable. They trusted Kopple to foster their truth in a way that will hopefully assist future generations to reach higher. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Barbara Kopple

Director

Barbara Kopple

Producer

Hannes Hosp

Producer

Peter Palandjian

Producer

Peter Palandjian

Executive Producer

Glenn Rigberg

Executive Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis Set against the backdrop of New York City, the film follows delivery industry workers as they take on some of the world's most powerful corporations, revealing the challenges, passion, and humanity at the heart of this growing labor movement.
Director
Barbara Kopple
Producer
Barbara Kopple, Hannes Hosp, Peter Palandjian
Production Co
Cabin Creek Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 50m
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