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Union Town

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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 corporations, revealing the challenges, passion, and humanity at the heart of this growing labor movement.

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Marshall Shaffer Little White Lies Sep 25, 2026
Whereas many contemporary politically-minded documentaries resemble agitprop at worst or a book report at best, Kopple’s non-fiction filmmaking feels more akin to music. Go to Full Review Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) Sep 18, 2026
3.5/4
That tripartite structure arguably blunts the film’s impact, but it also shows an inspirational army of individuals fighting uphill for a livable existence. Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates RogerEbert.com Sep 17, 2026
By cleverly weaving together stories of the deliveristas (delivery app workers largely made up of migrant workers), UPS Teamsters, and Amazon workers, "Union Town" deftly shows how this class struggle has affected America’s arteries. Go to Full Review Tomas Trussow The Lonely Film Critic 6 days ago
4/5
Across three years, Kopple assembles a portrait of the power and beauty of grassroots organization, documenting significant victories born from workers’ resilient insistence that their dignity and rights be respected. Go to Full Review Audrey Fox Audrey Fox Reviews Oct 16, 2026
Union Town backs away from some of its more interesting components rather than fully embracing them, and that can make the film less richly textured. But that doesn’t mean Kopple’s work here isn’t an achievement, one that comes at exactly the right time. Go to Full Review Barbara Goslawski ScreenAnarchy Sep 21, 2026
In Union Town, Barbara Kopple once again reveals her undeniable gift as a documentarian. Her strategy here is impeccable ... Kopple categorically leaves no doubt that the power divide is real, and it is getting bigger. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Barbara Kopple

Director

Juan Acosta

Self

Barbara Kopple

Producer

Hannes Hosp

Producer

Peter Palandjian

Producer

Peter Palandjian

Executive Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis 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 corporations, revealing the challenges, passion, and humanity at the heart of this growing labor movement.
Director
Barbara Kopple
Producer
Barbara Kopple, Hannes Hosp, Peter Palandjian
Production Co
Cabin Creek Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 50m
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