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In 1969, 400 poorly paid black women-hospital workers in Charleston, South Carolina-went on strike to demand union recognition and a wage increase, only to find themselves in a confrontation with the National Guard and the state government.
Supported by such notables as Andrew Young, Charles Abernathy, and Coretta Scott King, the women nonetheless conducted a strike under the guidance of District 1199, the New York based union, and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
A testament to the courage of these women who would not be humbled, the now classic I AM SOMEBODY is both an inspiring film and an important historical record.

I Am Somebody is a 1970 documentary with a runtime of 30 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.2.