Summaries

The story of the Writers Guild of America strike of 2007-08 that pitted Hollywood's writers against the major studios.

In 2007, the Writers Guild of America, the Screenwriters union, hit an impasse in their contract negotiations with the Studios. At the center of the dispute was jurisdiction over the internet. Unable to make progress, the WGA called a strike which brought Hollywood to a halt for 100 Days.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • writer
  • hollywood
  • screenwriter
  • writers' strike
  • writers guild of america
Genres
  • History
  • Documentary
  • News
Release date Feb 6, 2025
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official Site
Language English
Filming locations Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Lucky Coffee Productions

Box office

Budget $108000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 26m
Color Color
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

An in-depth examination of the issues surrounding the historic WGA strike lasting nearly 100 days between November 2007 - February 2008. Comprised of interview footage from key industry figures and ground level footage of the strike itself.

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