Final Offer
"Bob White and the Canadian Auto Workers Fight for Independence."
Originally released in 1985. Final Offer is a documentary film. directed by Sturla Gunnarsson. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Henry Ramer and Roger B. Smith
Synopsis
The filmmakers were given remarkable freedom to record the historic 1984 contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and General Motors Corporation. Bob White, labour leader of the Canadian branch of the UAW, must also confront his American counterpart from Detroit and succeeds in arriving at a contract that is significantly Canadian. His members had already given him a mandate to fight for independence from the American union. This is an invaluable document for anyone interested in the complexities of United States-Canada relations. It's an extraordinary film about revolutionary events.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 26, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
Budget
$410.7K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $410,661
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Final Offer about?
The filmmakers were given remarkable freedom to record the historic 1984 contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and General Motors Corporation. Bob White, labour leader of the Canadi...
Who directed Final Offer?
Final Offer was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson.
How long is Final Offer?
Final Offer has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Final Offer released?
Final Offer was released on November 26, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Final Offer?
The main cast of Final Offer includes Henry Ramer, Roger B. Smith.