Union Town

Union Town

2026 · 106 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

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 corporate giants, touching on the challenges, joys and human elements that make this movement possible.

Directed by Barbara Kopple

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