With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory

With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory

2009
1h 18m
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Overview

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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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
The Unheard Voices Project
Production Countries
United States of America

Keywords

work industry

Quick Facts

Release Date April 25, 2009
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt5525116
Website Visit Site

Cast

Clyde Hooker, Jr.
Clyde Hooker, Jr.

Himself

Paul Toms
Paul Toms

Himself

Lane Nunley
Lane Nunley

Himself

William Stanley
William Stanley

Himself

Toni Jamieson
Toni Jamieson

Herself

Key Crew

Matthew Barr
Producer
Matthew Barr
Director
David Williams
Producer
Christopher Holmes
Producer