Strikers Clash With Police In Auto Plant Riot
Strikers Clash With Police In Auto Plant Riot
Clip: 345909_1_1
Year Shot: 1937
(Actual Year)
Audio: No
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1519
Original Film: 009-528-01
HD: N/A
Location: FLINT, MI
Timecode: 00:27:06 - 00:27:38
Rolling, dark in contrast and imagery An attempt by police to eject 'sit-down' strikers at Fisher Body Plant No. 2. With clubs and tear-gas results in a pitched battle. Over a score are injured, but the strikers hold their ground. A police car is overturned in the melee.