With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory
Synopsis
In 2007, unable to compete with cheaper offshore production, Hooker Furniture Co. closed its plant in Martinsville, Virginia, after 83 years in operation. With These Hands follows the last load of wood down the assembly line as it is cut, honed, and assembled into fine furniture. Along the way, employees at the factory share their perspectives on work, community, and survival in a country devastated by de-industrialization and outsourcing.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-31
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- Director
- Matthew Barr
- Original Title
- With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 25/04/2009
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- The Unheard Voices Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Barr
Matthew Barr
Christopher Holmes
David Williams, Christopher Holmes, Matthew Barr
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Holmes
Editor
David Williams
Producer
Christopher Holmes
Producer
Matthew Barr
Director of Photography
Matthew Barr
Director
Matthew Barr
Producer
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What is With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory about?
In 2007, unable to compete with cheaper offshore production, Hooker Furniture Co. closed its plant in Martinsville, Virginia, after 83 years in operation. With These Hands follows the last load of wood down the assembly line as it is cut, honed, and assembled into fine furniture. Along the way, employees at the factory share their perspectives on work, community, and survival in a country devastated by de-industrialization and outsourcing.
Who directed With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory?
With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory was directed by Matthew Barr.
Who stars in With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory?
The principal cast of With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory includes Clyde Hooker, Jr., Paul Toms, Lane Nunley, William Stanley, Toni Jamieson.
When was With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory released and how long is it?
With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.