A Life at the Mill (2009)

A video portrait of eleven mill workers, past and present, living in and around the Derwent Valley, Derbyshire. The film details the important role that work played in their lives, how it felt; to clean a mill, to work all your life, to face retirement, to shut a mill down and make hundreds unemployed and the hole that was left behind.

Director: Jeanie Finlay
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date:
Production: Glimmer Films
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Life at the Mill about?
A video portrait of eleven mill workers, past and present, living in and around the Derwent Valley, Derbyshire. The film details the important role that work played in their lives, how it felt; to clean a mill, to work all your life, to face retirement, to shut a mill down and make hundreds unemployed and the hole that was left behind.
Who directed A Life at the Mill?
A Life at the Mill was directed by Jeanie Finlay.
How long is A Life at the Mill?
A Life at the Mill has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is A Life at the Mill?
A Life at the Mill is a Documentary film.
Where was A Life at the Mill produced?
A Life at the Mill was produced in United Kingdom.