Meat
Synopsis
Tracing the process through which cattle and sheep become consumer goods, Frederick Wiseman's deep dive depicts the processing and transportation of meat products by a highly automated packing plant, illustrating important points and problems in the area of production, transportation, logistics, equipment design, time-motion study, and labor management.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick Wiseman
- Original Title
- Meat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick Wiseman
William Brayne
Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman
Department Leadership Roster
William Brayne
Director of Photography
Frederick Wiseman
Director
Frederick Wiseman
Producer
Frederick Wiseman
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meat
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What is Meat about?
Tracing the process through which cattle and sheep become consumer goods, Frederick Wiseman's deep dive depicts the processing and transportation of meat products by a highly automated packing plant, illustrating important points and problems in the area of production, transportation, logistics, equipment design, time-motion study, and labor management.
Who directed Meat?
Meat was directed by Frederick Wiseman.
Who stars in Meat?
The principal cast of Meat includes Not specified.
When was Meat released and how long is it?
Meat was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.