The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's
Synopsis
Just before the advent of the Great Depression, Henry Ford controlled the most important company in the most important industry in the booming American economy. His offer of high wages in exchange for hard work attracted workers to Detroit, but it began to come apart when Ford hired a private police force to speed up production and spy on employees. After the depression hit in 1929, these workers faced a new, grim reality as unemployment skyrocketed.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Else
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Fayer, Jon Else
- Original Score
- Brian Keane
- Original Title
- The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Blackside, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Else
Steve Fayer, Jon Else
Brian Keane
Michael Chin
Lillian Benson
Jon Else, Terry Kay Rockefeller, Henry Hampton
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Chin
Director of Photography
Jon Else
Director
Jon Else
Producer
Steve Fayer
Writer
Jon Else
Writer
Terry Kay Rockefeller
Producer
Lillian Benson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's about?
Just before the advent of the Great Depression, Henry Ford controlled the most important company in the most important industry in the booming American economy. His offer of high wages in exchange for hard work attracted workers to Detroit, but it began to come apart when Ford hired a private police force to speed up production and spy on employees. After the depression hit in 1929, these workers faced a new, grim reality as unemployment skyrocketed.
Who directed The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's?
The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's was directed by Jon Else.
Who stars in The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's?
The principal cast of The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's includes Joe Morton, Paul Boatin, Sally Booth, Stella Brown, Ford Bryan.
When was The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's released and how long is it?
The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's was composed by Brian Keane.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's?
The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).