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American Experience

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York's Greenwich Village, a deadly blaze that killed 146 workers, led to a significant overhaul of workplace safety regulations and the passage of landmark legislation in the United States.

The Triangle Fire tells the story of the 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 relationship between labor and industry in the United States.

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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