Union opens with a striking juxtaposition: Jeff Bezos' majestic launch into space, massive container ships being loaded, and workers starting their routine day. This powerful imagery sets up the stark contrast within Amazon's logistics empire. At the heart of the struggle is Chris Smalls, a former rapper turned union leader, fighting for the workers who've tirelessly delivered essential goods worldwide during the pandemic. Chris founded the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) to demand better working conditions – a basic consideration for any company that values its employees. Directors Brett Story and Stephen Maing chronicle the ALU's three-year journey, capturing power struggles, internal conflicts, and Amazon's relentless anti-union tactics. With hidden-camera footage of union-busting plots, poetic moments, and a balanced perspective that avoids excessive worker sympathy, the film presents the ALU's efforts as just and necessary. Union is a testament to grassroots political activism in an age of evolving documentary styles. Its honest, powerful narrative earned it the Grand Jury Prize in the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, reminding us of the impact of determination and collective action.