Bus Rider's Union
Originally released in 2000. Bus Rider's Union is a documentary film. directed by Haskell Wexler. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Della Bonner, Kikanza Ramsey, and Eric Mann
Synopsis
A 1998 editorial in Time magazine made the claim that the city of Los Angeles "might just have the most inept public-transport system on the planet earth. . . . The neglected bus system, which still handles 91% of all transit riders,is now roughly as efficient as travel by burro." Academy Award–winning cinematographer and director Haskell Wexler (Medium Cool, Latino) has now fashioned a new documentary tracing three years in the life of a group of bus-rider activists passionately engaged in the struggle to bring affordable, safe, and adequate mass transit back to their city. What might at first sound like a well-intentioned but rather parochial subject for a film has resulted in a truly inspiring lesson in how working-class, predominantly minority citizens forge an effective social movement and how, like Rosa Parks and the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycotters of the 1950s, a group of committed individuals can successfully challenge the powers that seek to control their lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bus Rider's Union about?
A 1998 editorial in Time magazine made the claim that the city of Los Angeles "might just have the most inept public-transport system on the planet earth. . . . The neglected bus system, which stil...
Who directed Bus Rider's Union?
Bus Rider's Union was directed by Haskell Wexler.
How long is Bus Rider's Union?
Bus Rider's Union has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Bus Rider's Union released?
Bus Rider's Union was released on October 1, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bus Rider's Union?
The main cast of Bus Rider's Union includes Della Bonner, Kikanza Ramsey, Eric Mann.