As goes Janesville [videorecording] / a film by Brad Lichtenstein ; 371 Productions presents ; a Kartemquin Films and ITVS co-production ; co-produced by Nicole Docta ; co-written and edited by Leslie Simmer ; produced and directed by Brad Lichtenstein.
Format:
[videorecording] /
Publisher:
371 Productions ;
Copyright Date:
c2013
Description:
1 videodisc (88 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Documentary. Program content: c2012. Broadcast on the television series: Independent lens. Includes theatrical version (88 min.) and broadcast version (54 min.). Theatrical version includes audio commentary with producers producers Brad Lichtenstein and Nicole Docta and editor Leslie Simmer.
Contents:
Extra features: Original 10-minute trailer -- Deleted scenes -- Behind the scenes -- "Bizlab" takes on the issues : Pay them less? ; Stakeholders ; Incentives -- Interview excerpts with GM executive Diana Tremblay -- Congressman Paul Ryan talks about the movie -- ITVS study guide -- About 371 Productions and Kartemquin Films -- DVD credits.
Summary:
Examines the effects of a General Motors plant closing in Janesville, Wisconsin on that town's economy and the morale. Documents efforts by politicians and business leaders to generate new development and create jobs for the disenfranchised auto workers.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.