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©2012
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1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in
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Originally produced in 2012 and broadcast on PBS Independent Lens program
A documentary about the effects of the recession, specifically the closing of a General Motors plant, on Janesville, Wisconsin. The film follows three years in the lives of laid-off workers struggling to survive, business leaders trying to reinvent their economy, and a state senator caught in the middle, trying to negotiate a peace for his warring state while protecting workers' rights. A powerful and balanced illustration of the power of community, and individuals to protect the American dream
Extras include: 54 minute PBS broadcast version, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes videos, interview excerpts with General Motors executive, Diana Tremblay, Congressman Paul Ryan talks about the movie, ITVS study guide
Original music, Vernon Reid ; camera, Brad Lichtenstein, Nicole Docta, Danielle Beverly ; archival researcher, Colin Sytsma
DVD; NTSC, widescreen; stereo; Dolby digital plus
Closed-captioned; audio described (PBS broadcast)