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201355 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Wisconsin Rising

201355 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Over 10,000 citizens occupied the Wisconsin State Capitol in 2011 to protest legislation that eliminated collective bargaining rights for state employees.

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Over 10,000 citizens occupied the Wisconsin State Capitol in 2011 to protest legislation that eliminated collective bargaining rights for state employees.

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In February 2011, the Wisconsin State Capitol became a focal point for a massive protest against Governor Scott Walker's legislation that stripped collective bargaining rights from state employees. Over 10,000 citizens mobilized to oppose the changes, occupying the Capitol for weeks. The film documents key moments, including Republican Senators using a secret shuttle to evade protesters and the introduction of laws that restricted public access to the building. These events reflect the determination of Wisconsinites in their fight for labor rights.

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