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As Goes Janesville (2012)

14 Feb

Brad Lichtenstein
US, documentary
83m
http://asgoesjanesville.com/

Goes to the front lines over the future of America’s middle class – by insightfully tracking the recent battle over union rights in Wisconsin, and by focusing on the hometown of the former Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan. First, General Motors shut down Janesville’s century-old auto plant, leading to massive layoffs. Then, newly elected governor Scott Walker ignited a firestorm by ending collective bargaining and unleashing a protest movement that led to his recall election. Director Brad Lichtenstein followed the lives of Janesville’s auto workers for over three years, as they tried to save their jobs.

<p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/53693696″>”As Goes Janesville” Official Theatrical Trailer</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/371productions”>371 Productions</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a&gt;.</p>

 
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Posted by on February 14, 2013 in A: New/Just Added, Documentary, Global Economy, Industrial/Mine/Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Transportation, Unemployment-Wages

 

Drivers Wanted (2012)

30 Nov

Directed by Jean Tsien & Joshua Z Weinsteindriverswantedweb
Run time: 53 min. | USA

It takes persistence to run a taxi service in New York City, and new drivers are always needed.  Long hours, disrespectful customers and the blinding snow of a blizzard are just some of the challenges they must face.  DRIVERS WANTED explores the daily workings of one Queens garage as a new driver transitions from double-decker tour buses to taxis. Throughout it all, 90-year-old Johnnie “Spider” Footman keeps showing up for work. – MRR

Click here for trailer.

Joshuazweinstein@gmail.com
WeinsteinFilm.com

 
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Posted by on November 30, 2012 in Documentary, Service Workers, Transportation

 

The Last Pullman Car (1984)

13 Jun

53m; U.S.

Director: Jenny Rohrer, Greg LeRoy

Synopsis: In 1864, George Pullman began selling his famous railroad sleeping cars which helped him build a vast industrial empire that was supposed to last forever. In 1981, however, Pullman workers found themselves in the midst of a fight not only for their jobs but the future of the American rail car industry. One hundred years of government, union and corporate policies are traced in this engaging story.

Contact: Available from New Day Films 22 Riverview Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470.

 
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Posted by on June 13, 2012 in Documentary, Labor History, Manufacturing, Transportation, Working Class

 

The Red Tail (2009)

13 Jun

86m; U.S.

Director: Dawn Mikkelson & Melissa Koch

Synopsis: In August of 2005 the mechanics at Northwest Airlines went on strike. Soon after, an anonymous flight attendant quit her job rather than cross the picket line. Disillusioned and inspired, this woman went in search of an established documentary filmmaker to tell the story of the workers of NWA.

Contact: info@redtailmovie.com http://www.redtailmovie.com

 
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Posted by on June 13, 2012 in Collective Bargaining, Documentary, Global Economy, Organizing, Strikes-Strikebreaking-Lockouts, Technology, Transportation

 

The Train (1964)

13 Jun

133m; U.S.

Director: John Frankenheimer

Cast: Burt Lancaster, Paul Scofield and Jeanne Moreau

Synopsis: It is the fall of 1944 and the Allies are advancing to liberate Paris.  German Colonel Von Waldheim decides to seize hundreds of France’s most famous artworks and ship them back to Germany via train.  The French resistance wants to stop this and a team of working-class train operators and workmen are given the mission.

 
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Posted by on June 13, 2012 in Crime-Action, Transportation, War, Working Class

 

Signal Seven (1986)

07 May

92m; U.S.

Director: Rob Nilsson

Cast: Bill Ackridge, Dan Leegant and John Tidwell

Synopsis (New York Times): The title refers to a radio distress call for a taxi driver in trouble and the movie is about people in various states of distress and the subtle signals for help they send out. It’s also about pride, loneliness, friendship, ambition, failure, fear and hope, as seen through the daily lives of a group of middle-aged cab drivers. The film follows two of them, Marty and Speed, played with depth and sensitivity by Dan Leegant and Bill Ackridge, through a night’s rounds at a time when one of their colleagues is brutally murdered. They audition for parts, play cards, trade tall tales, pick up fares, cope with the murder and try to get on with life.

 
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Posted by on May 7, 2012 in Drama, Service Workers, Transportation, Working Class

 

Swiped? (2008)

07 May

6m; U.S.

Director: Fivel Rothberg

Synopsis: Effect of credit card/GPS machines on NYC cabbies, who see them as “an affront to their autonomy and dignity.” Investigates how cabbies are faring under the TLC’s “Technology Enhancement” program.

Contact: Fivel Rothberg 6 Saint Francis Place, Apt 2 Brooklyn, NY 11216 fivel.rothberg@gmail.com 215-990-4442

 
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Posted by on May 7, 2012 in Documentary, Technology, Transportation, Working Class

 

Taxi! (1932)

07 May

69m; U.S.

Director: Roy del Ruth

Cast: James Cagney, Loretta Young and George E. Stone

Synopsis (IMDB): Amidst a backdrop of growing violence and intimidation, independent cab drivers struggling against a consolidated juggernaut rally around hot-tempered Matt Nolan. Nolan is determined to keep competition alive on the streets, even if it means losing the woman he loves.

 

 
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Posted by on May 7, 2012 in Crime-Action, Drama, Transportation, Working Class

 

TWU Local 234 SEPTA Transit Strike: Day 3 (2010)

07 May

2m; U.S.

Director: Mary Matthews

Synopsis: Philadelphia’s SEPTA transit workers, having gone without a contract since March 2009, continue to strike for a fair pension.

Contact: Mary C. Matthews Interactive Media Producer/Director Transport Workers Union of America 1700 Broadway 2nd Floor New York, NY 10019 Office: 212-259-4903 E-mail: mmatthews@twu.org

 
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Posted by on May 7, 2012 in Documentary, Strikes-Strikebreaking-Lockouts, Transportation

 

TWU Local 525: Rocket Jobs At Risk (2010)

07 May

6m; U.S.

Director: Mary Matthews

Synopsis: TWU Local 525 provides ground support for both manned and unmanned NASA missions and their jobs are at risk, as is the future of space exploration.

Contact: Mary C. Matthews Interactive Media Producer/Director Transport Workers Union of America 1700 Broadway 2nd Floor New York, NY 10019 Office: 212-259-4903 E-mail: mmatthews@twu.org

 
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Posted by on May 7, 2012 in Documentary, Technology, Transportation

 
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