The Return of Joe Hill

The Return of Joe Hill is a musical documentary about the famed Swedish labor songwriter / IWW organizer whose 1915 execution by the state of Utah for a crime he probably did not commit transformed him into a martyr for the labor movement and an international folk hero. Historians, artists and activists discuss the contributions of Joe Hill and performances of some of his best known songs are featured.

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Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
49 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
49 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 1990
Season
1990
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The Return of Joe Hill is a musical documentary about the famed Swedish labor songwriter / IWW organizer whose 1915 execution by the state of Utah for a crime he probably did not commit transformed him into a martyr for the labor movement and an international folk hero. Historians, artists and activists discuss the contributions of Joe Hill and performances of some of his best known songs are featured.

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Japanese

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