With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory (2009)

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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.

Director: Matthew Barr
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Cast

Editing: Christopher Holmes
Production: The Unheard Voices Project
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

work, industry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory about?
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.
Who directed With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory?
With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory was directed by Matthew Barr.
Who stars in With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory?
With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory stars Clyde Hooker, Jr., Paul Toms, Lane Nunley, William Stanley, Toni Jamieson.
How long is With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory?
With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory?
With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory is a Documentary film.
Where was With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory produced?
With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory was produced in United States of America.