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Exactly 79 years to the day after the triangle shirtwaist factory fire, another tragic fire occurred in new york city. Remembering the fire, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2011. March 25, 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of the triangle shirtwaist fire when 146 factory workers died in the deadliest industrial disaster in. Remembering the fire tells an historic story that is still relevant today. Trapped inside the upper floors of a tenstory building, 146 workers mostly young immigrant women and teenage girls were burned alive or forced to jump to their deaths to escape an inferno. Remembering the fire is simply the best film available about the triangle fire. Watch triangle fire american experience official site. In its march 25 issue, the forward will publish translations of articles that its yiddishonly predecessor ran in the. And thats the subject of a new hbo documentary triangle. March 25 is the 106th anniversary of the triangle shirtwaist factory fire in new york city that claimed 146 lives, mostly immigrant women and girls. The triangle shirtwaist factory fire in the greenwich village neighborhood of manhattan, new york city, on march 25, 1911, was the deadliest industrial disaster in the history of the city, and one of the deadliest in u. March 25th marks the triangle shirtwaist fire s very important centennial and its being commemorated with a series of outstanding art exhibitions, two of which opened this week. Remembering the fire is an indispensable memorial to the 146 working men and women who died horrible deaths on march 25, 1911, doing justice to both the story of.

Watch triangle fire american experience official site pbs. For the 146 garment workers mostly immigrant women and young girls who died in. The site features an open archive where users can share document. Remembering the fire will be shown march 21 and for several nights afterward. Remembering the fire marks the 100th anniversary of the triangle shirtwaist factory fire, an event that changed the course of. Remembering the fire marks the 100th anniversary of the triangle shirtwaist factory fire, an event that changed the course of history and stands as a cautionary tale for today. Speaking as an historian and also as one whos alive because of the laws passed after the fire i cannot recommend this film highly enough. Remembering triangle factory fire, 100 years later the. Within 18 minutes, 146 people were dead as a result. Remembering the fire is a moving documentary that chronicles the catastrophic triangle waist company fire that occurred in new york city on march 25, 1911, killing 146 workersmostly young immigrant women and teenage girls. Cornell university ilr school the triangle factory fire. On march 25, 1911, a catastrophic fire broke out at the triangle waist company in new york city.

It was the worst disaster at a workplace in new york state. Trapped inside the upper floors of a tenstory building, 146 workers mostly young immigrant women and teenage girls were burned alive or forced to jump to their deaths to escape an inferno that consumed the factory in just 18 minutes. One hundred fortysix employees, almost all of them young jewish and italian immigrant women, lost their lives. Remember the triangle fire coalition ruth sergel some who stopped by a remember the triangle fire coalition open meeting in the months leading up to the march 25, 2011 centennial the centennial of the fire were a bit taken aback. Hbo documentary chronicles impact of triangle shirtwaist. Initially addressing fire safety, these laws eventually became model legislation for the rest of the country and state after enacting much more strict worker. Remembering the fire transports the viewer a hundred years back in time, to a city teeming with newly arrived immigrants and expanding due to the influence of industrialization.

The triangle shirtwaist factory fire learning targets. Presenting this excellent historical tvmovie in its entirety and on the anniversary of the event a movie which originally aired on january 30th. Remembering the fire, the original hbo documentary online at hbo. This threepage resource highlights the connection between the triangle shirtwaist fire of 1911 and the issue of labor rights as it has existed and still exists in america. Outrage at the deaths of 146 mostly young, female immigrants inspired the union movement and helped to institute worker. Awardwinning filmmakers marc levin and daphne pinkerson bring the victims stories to life through images. Triangle remembering the fire movie poster 11 x 17. With suzanne pred bass, leigh benin, dennis clancey, tovah feldshuh. The mission of the triangle fire coalition is to create a living memorial to remember not only the people who died but the powerful social conscience and action that their deaths inspired. Immigrants often worked long hours without breaks in unsafe working environments.

Remembering the fire this saturday, march 26 at 11. At least 120 of the victims were either burned alive. A dropped match on the 8th floor of the triangle shirtwaist. Remembering the fire tovah feldshuh suzanne pred bass leigh benin 2011 on march 25, 1911, a conflagration at the triangle shirtwaist factory in new york kills 146 workers. Remembering the fire, produced by filmmakers daphne pinkerson and marc levin, will commemorate the 100year anniversary of the deadly fire. I am the coproducer and writer of this film with blowback productions. It was the deadliest workplace accident in new york citys history. Supervisor fanny lansner gave her life helping employees escape via elevator. Remembering the triangle shirtwaist fire 100 years later, part 2. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. Remembering the fire, and includes a substantive additional resources section that can be adapted for any discussion on labor rights. Triangle fire remembered on pbs and hbo the new york times. Hbo can only hope that unions are still in the news when its documentary, triangle. Brand new and rolled and ready for display or framing.

Remembering the fire, is shown, more appropriately, on march 21, four days before the anniversary. Watch the trailer for the original hbo documentary, triangle. For more information, go to watch hbo documentary f. The remember the triangle fire coalition connects individuals and organizations with the 1911 triangle factory fire one of the pivotal events in us history and a turning point in labors struggle to achieve fair wages, dignity at work and safe working conditions. The triangle factory fire scandal march 25, 1911 complete 1979 tvmovie duration. This film recounts a catastrophic 1911 industrial fire in new york city and the reforms that came in its wake. There are numerous websites with extensive additional resources for you to learn more. Remembering the fire, the original hbo documentary online at. Trapped inside the upper floors of a tenstory building, 146 workers mostly young immigrant women. For more information about the topics discussed in this film, visit these sites. Remember the triangle fire coalition, new york, ny. Remembering the fire was reproduced on premium heavy stock paper which captures all of the vivid colors and details of the original.

The triangle factory fire scandal march 25, 1911 complete 1979. Loud and boisterous, with over eighty people attending, it was nearly impossible to get everyone seated. Triangle factory fire remembered in poetry, drama, films. And the story of the fire is recounted once again in triangle. Remembering the fire marks the 100th anniversary of the triangle shirtwaist factory fire, an event that changed the course of history and stands as a. Remembering the fire, a mustsee for every trade union activist.

A dropped match on the 8th floor of the triangle shirtwaist factory sparked a fire. Remember the fire leave an indelible visual memory of one of the greatest tragedies in american workplace. Remembering the triangle shirtwaist fire slideshow. The fire caused the deaths of 146 garment workers 123 women and girls and 23 men who died from the fire, smoke inhalation, or falling or jumping to their deaths.

The blaze, at the happy land social club in the bronx, killed 87 people, the. Remembering the triangle shirtwaist fire 100 years later. The triangle factory was known for working towards factory safety. Remember the triangle fire coalition home facebook. This film tells the story of the tragic 1911 triangle shirtwaist factory fire in new york city that killed 146 workers. The triangle waist company fire resulted in some of the nations strongest changes in worker safety in the manufacturing industry with new york city and new york state leading the way. On march 25, 1911, a fire broke out at the triangle shirtwaist factory just before closing time on saturday evening. Remembering the triangle factory fire is a comprehensive and informative online collection that contains everything from details about the victims to a model of the 9th floor and a list of the hazards that existed at the time of the fire locked doors, rusty fire escapes that collapsed, exits crowded with boxes, flammable barrels of oil.