The Work I've Done
“If you ask a man who he is, he'll tell you what he does, what his work is. But how will he answer when his job is finished?”
Synopsis
A documentary in which retired industrial workers reflect on the promises and anxieties of retirement. Beginning with the Budd Company’s “Retirement Ceremony” in Philadelphia, the film explores how leaving work can mean the loss of routine, identity, and a sense of accomplishment, even as it marks a long-anticipated milestone.
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- Director
- Kenneth Fink
- Original Title
- The Work I've Done
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 04/03/1984
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Blue Ridge Mountain Films, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Fink
Sonya Polonsky
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Fink
Director
Sonya Polonsky
Editor
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What is The Work I've Done about?
A documentary in which retired industrial workers reflect on the promises and anxieties of retirement. Beginning with the Budd Company’s “Retirement Ceremony” in Philadelphia, the film explores how leaving work can mean the loss of routine, identity, and a sense of accomplishment, even as it marks a long-anticipated milestone.
Who directed The Work I've Done?
The Work I've Done was directed by Kenneth Fink.
Who stars in The Work I've Done?
The principal cast of The Work I've Done includes Thessely Campbell.
When was The Work I've Done released and how long is it?
The Work I've Done was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 56m.