The documentary displays the labor movement in America between the working class and the rich business owners, from the perspective of White and Black women of that time. It was the beginning of the Great Depression in the U.S., working conditions were bad and unfair, the pay was little to nothing, and most people worked longer than normal hours. The music helped to express solidarity and the need to unite around an issue that affects every race and gender. One of the most stimulating songs recorded at that time was “We shall not be moved”. The song was a union motivational song that says “We’re building a mighty union, we shall not be moved like a tree planted by the water” a song that encouraged people to join in the fight for safer working
