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2026106 minPGdocumentary

Union Town

2026106 minPGdocumentary

Delivery industry workers in New York City confront major corporate giants while addressing the challenges and human aspects of their movement.

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Delivery industry workers in New York City confront major corporate giants while addressing the challenges and human aspects of their movement.

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Barbara Kopple

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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 corporate giants, touching on the challenges, joys and human elements that make this movement possible.

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