The Take
“Occupy. Resist. Produce.”
Synopsis
In suburban Buenos Aires, thirty unemployed ceramics workers walk into their idle factory, roll out sleeping mats and refuse to leave. All they want is to re-start the silent machines. But this simple act - the take - has the power to turn the globalization debate on its head. Armed only with slingshots and an abiding faith in shop-floor democracy, the workers face off against the bosses, bankers and a whole system that sees their beloved factories as nothing more than scrap metal for sale.
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September 22, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Avi Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Naomi Klein
- Original Title
- The Take
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Avi Lewis
Naomi Klein
Department Leadership Roster
Avi Lewis
Director
Naomi Klein
Writer
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What is The Take about?
In suburban Buenos Aires, thirty unemployed ceramics workers walk into their idle factory, roll out sleeping mats and refuse to leave. All they want is to re-start the silent machines. But this simple act - the take - has the power to turn the globalization debate on its head. Armed only with slingshots and an abiding faith in shop-floor democracy, the workers face off against the bosses, bankers and a whole system that sees their beloved factories as nothing more than scrap metal for sale.
Who directed The Take?
The Take was directed by Avi Lewis.
Who stars in The Take?
The principal cast of The Take includes Matilde Adorno, Raúl Godoy.
When was The Take released and how long is it?
The Take was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.