Shift Change (1986)
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.
Director: Jefferson Lewis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: January 1, 1986
Cast
- James Laxer - Host
Screenplay
Cinematography: Kent Nason
Editing: Hannele Halm
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jefferson Lewis
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Shift Change stars James Laxer.
- How long is Shift Change?
- Shift Change has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Shift Change?
- Shift Change is a Documentary film.
- Where was Shift Change produced?
- Shift Change was produced in Canada.