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Last Reel (2015)

Directed by: Steven Bognar
Running Time: 8 min
Starring:  

Website: N/a

Synopsis:  Film projectionists at the Little Art Theatre in Ohio speak about the craft of 35mm projection and the heartache in transitioning to digital formats, feeling the loss of yet another handcrafted profession.

 

Quilting Women (1976)

Directed by: Elizabeth Barrett
Running Time: 28 min
Starring: N/A

Website: https://www.appalshop.org/store/appalshop-films/quilting-women/

Synopsis: Quilting Women traces the process of traditional Appalachian quilting, from cutting out and piecing together the patterns to the quilting bee. Quilters comment on the origins of the generations-old patterns, the time and patience required, the satisfaction of accomplishment, the quilts as art, and the companionship offered by women working together over a quilting frame.

 

 

 
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Posted by on February 17, 2017 in Documentary, Short

 

Prescription for Change (1986)

Directed by: Lyn Goldfarb and Tami Gold
Running Time: 30 min
Starring: N/A

Website: http://andersongoldfilms.com/films/documentaries/pfc.htm

Synopsis: traditionally female, underpaid and under-appreciated. This documentary presents a rare behind-the-scenes look at nursing. Produced over ten years ago – before prime-time’s ER and CHICAGO HOPE – this documentary has a clear feminist perspective and continues to be refreshing and relevant.

 

 
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Posted by on February 17, 2017 in Documentary, Safety & Health, Short

 

From Bedside to Bargaining Table (1984)

Directed by: Lyn Goldfarb and Tami Gold
Running Time: 20 min
Starring: N/A

Synopsis: This inspiring documentary looks at nursing from the nurse’s point of view, encouraging healthcare professionals to work together to change their poor working conditions and gain self-respect.

 
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Posted by on February 16, 2017 in Documentary, Safety & Health, Short

 

Overtime

Written & Produced by: Emma McKenna & Craig D. Foster
Directed by: Craig D. Foster
Principal Cast: Aaron Glenane, Adam Dunn, Ainslie Clouston, Arka Das
Country: Australia
Time: 9:00
Synopsis: It’s getting late on a Friday night and Ralph is keen to get out of the office, but the boss won’t let him. No big deal, right? It’s just that the full moon is rising and Ralph is a werewolf.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/164392779

http://www.manhattanshort.com/finalists/2016/overtime/overtime.html

 
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Posted by on October 10, 2016 in Comedy, Short

 

Ella Gets a Promotion?

Written by: Mike Pusateri

Directed by: Richard Diaz & Mike Pusateri

Principal Cast: Erin Breen, Jennifer Cudahy

Country: USA

Time: 9:00

Synopsis: Ella, a talented and loyal employee, finally gets the promotion she deserves. Or does she? A humorous look at duplicitous behavior in today’s corporate America.

 
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Posted by on October 10, 2016 in Comedy, Short

 

Anti-Unionol

AFSCME, USA, 2013 (2 minutes)

DRASTICALLY REDUCES ECONOMIC EQUALITY AND THE MIDDLE CLASS.
10/10 CEOS RECOMMEND ANTI-UNIONOL TO THEIR WORKERS.
TIME-RELEASED EFFECTS ENSURE THAT THE 1% CONTINUE TO TAKE IN A GREATER SHARE OF THE NATION’S WEALTH.
FAST-ACTING FORMULA DECIMATES WAGES AND BENEFITS AND A SECURE RETIREMENT!
CERTIFIED AND APPROVED BY KOCH BROTHERS LABORATORIES.

 
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Posted by on December 6, 2015 in Organizing, Short