Triangle: Remembering the Fire
"100 years ago, a fire sparked a movement for change."
Originally released in 2011. Triangle: Remembering the Fire is a documentary film. directed by Daphne Pinkerson. At just 40 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dennis Clancey
Synopsis
On March 25, 1911, a catastrophic fire broke out at the Triangle Waist Company in New York City. Trapped inside the upper floors of a ten-story building, 146 workers - mostly young immigrant women and teenage girls - were burned alive or forced to jump to their deaths to escape an inferno that consumed the factory in just 18 minutes. It was the worst disaster at a workplace in New York State until 9/11. The tragedy changed the course of history, paving the way for government to represent working people, not just business, for the first time, and helped an emerging American middle class to live the American Dream.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 21, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
0h 40m
40 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Triangle: Remembering the Fire about?
On March 25, 1911, a catastrophic fire broke out at the Triangle Waist Company in New York City. Trapped inside the upper floors of a ten-story building, 146 workers - mostly young immigrant women ...
Who directed Triangle: Remembering the Fire?
Triangle: Remembering the Fire was directed by Daphne Pinkerson.
How long is Triangle: Remembering the Fire?
Triangle: Remembering the Fire has a runtime of 0 hours and 40 minutes (40 minutes total).
When was Triangle: Remembering the Fire released?
Triangle: Remembering the Fire was released on March 21, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Triangle: Remembering the Fire?
The main cast of Triangle: Remembering the Fire includes Dennis Clancey.