Shift Change
Synopsis
This documentary looks at the microchip, an American invention exploited by the Japanese that caused a second industrial revolution. The devastating effect on millions of human lives is related through interviews with some of the newly jobless in Hamilton, Ontario. Using the example of Japan for contrast, host James Laxer demonstrates that the cost of technological advances need not be so high if their effects are foreseen and planned for. Part 2 of the series Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jefferson Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jefferson Lewis
- Original Score
- Eric Lemoyne, Roger Lemoyne, Bruce Granofsky
- Original Title
- Shift Change
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jefferson Lewis
Jefferson Lewis
Eric Lemoyne, Roger Lemoyne, Bruce Granofsky
Kent Nason
Hannele Halm
Kent Martin, John Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Jefferson Lewis
Director
Jefferson Lewis
Writer
Kent Martin
Producer
Kent Nason
Director of Photography
Hannele Halm
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shift Change
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What is Shift Change about?
This documentary looks at the microchip, an American invention exploited by the Japanese that caused a second industrial revolution. The devastating effect on millions of human lives is related through interviews with some of the newly jobless in Hamilton, Ontario. Using the example of Japan for contrast, host James Laxer demonstrates that the cost of technological advances need not be so high if their effects are foreseen and planned for. Part 2 of the series Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada.
Who directed Shift Change?
Shift Change was directed by Jefferson Lewis.
Who stars in Shift Change?
The principal cast of Shift Change includes James Laxer.
When was Shift Change released and how long is it?
Shift Change was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Shift Change?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shift Change was composed by Eric Lemoyne, Roger Lemoyne, Bruce Granofsky.