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American Experience

The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York's Greenwich Village led to landmark legislation, establishing the most stringent workplace safety regulations in the United States.

The Triangle Fire is a documentary that tells the story of a devastating blaze that swept through the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City, claiming the lives of 148 young women and having a profound impact on the balance between labor and industry in the United States.

Info about American Experience

Studio(s): Public Broadcasting Service (PBS),Robert Stone Productions

Originally Released: United States, Mar 01, 2011

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Documentary, History