The Unemployment Test (1978)

The Unemployment Test (1978) poster

The Unemployment Test is presented as a quiz to judge the audience’s knowledge about the welfare system, albeit one backed by a funky disco synth soundtrack. The viewers of the film take the test alongside people in a classroom who are evenly split between those who have benefited from unemployment insurance and others who have not. Short dramatized scenes with non-professional actors play out in two phases. Each skit ends with a question by the narrator. The audience’s an- swers are scored at the end of each phase.

Director: Jackie Shearer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date:
Production: Blackside
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Unemployment Test about?
The Unemployment Test is presented as a quiz to judge the audience’s knowledge about the welfare system, albeit one backed by a funky disco synth soundtrack. The viewers of the film take the test alongside people in a classroom who are evenly split between those who have benefited from unemployment insurance and others who have not. Short dramatized scenes with non-professional actors play out in two phases. Each skit ends with a question by the narrator. The audience’s an- swers are scored at the end of each phase.
Who directed The Unemployment Test?
The Unemployment Test was directed by Jackie Shearer.
How long is The Unemployment Test?
The Unemployment Test has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
What genre is The Unemployment Test?
The Unemployment Test is a Documentary film.