Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike
Synopsis
In 2007, the Writers Guild of America, the Screenwriters Union, hit an impasse in their contract negotiations with the Studios. At the center of the dispute was jurisdiction over the internet. Unable to make progress, the WGA called a strike which brought Hollywood to a halt for 100 days.
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Justine Bateman
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Miranda Banks
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Jonathan Fernandez
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Peter Hankoff
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Cynthia Littleton
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Christopher Knopf
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Howard Rodman
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Jason Ross
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Christopher Barrett
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Kai Bowe
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Harlan Ellison
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Jonathan Handel
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Peter Hyoguchi
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Ken LaZebnik
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Keith McNutt
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Patric M. Verrone
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John Bowman
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Alan Rosenberg
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$108
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian S. Kalata
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian S. Kalata
- Original Title
- Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $108
- Production Studios
- Lucky Coffee Productions, Roundabout Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian S. Kalata
Brian S. Kalata
Nathaniel Nose
Brian S. Kalata, Stephen Andrzejewski, Dave Klink, Dr. Marilyn Rall
Department Leadership Roster
Brian S. Kalata
Producer
Stephen Andrzejewski
Producer
Nathaniel Nose
Editor
Brian S. Kalata
Director
Brian S. Kalata
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What is Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike about?
In 2007, the Writers Guild of America, the Screenwriters Union, hit an impasse in their contract negotiations with the Studios. At the center of the dispute was jurisdiction over the internet. Unable to make progress, the WGA called a strike which brought Hollywood to a halt for 100 days.
Who directed Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike?
Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike was directed by Brian S. Kalata.
Who stars in Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike?
The principal cast of Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike includes Justine Bateman, Miranda Banks, Jonathan Fernandez, Peter Hankoff, Cynthia Littleton.
When was Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike released and how long is it?
Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.