Manufacturing Movies

  • 2009
    Extract

    Extract

    Extract

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    The owner of a factory that produces flavor extracts, Joel Reynold seems to have it all, but really doesn't. What's missing is sexual attention from...

    Extract
  • 2009
    New in Town

    New in Town

    New in Town

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    Lucy Hill is an ambitious up-and-coming executive living in Miami. She loves her shoes, her cars, and climbing the corporate ladder. When she is...

    New in Town
  • 1936
    The Big Noise

    The Big Noise

    The Big Noise

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    The Big Noise is retired textile manufacturer Julius Trent (Guy Kibbee). Seeking a new outlet for his entrepreneurial energies, Trent buys a half...

    The Big Noise
  • 2012
    Death By China

    Death By China

    Death By China

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    In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization with the strong support of a Democratic President and Republican Congress. Before the ink was dry...

    Death By China
  • 2017
    The Expediter

    The Expediter

    The Expediter

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    A soulful coming of age story set in 1975 New York City about a young man who is forced to work under a former marine, leading them both through one...

    The Expediter
  • 1974
    Leeds United!

    Leeds United!

    Leeds United!

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    The true story of a strike in 1970 by female textile-factory workers in Leeds who wanted to be paid the same as their male colleagues, but whose...

    Leeds United!
  • 2014
    I Dream of Wires

    I Dream of Wires

    I Dream of Wires

    6.62014HD

    An independent documentary film about the phenomenal resurgence of the modular synthesizer — exploring the passions, obsessions and dreams of...

    I Dream of Wires
  • 2016
    Shenzhen: The Silicon Valley of Hardware

    Shenzhen: The Silicon Valley of Hardware

    Shenzhen: The Silicon Valley of Hardware

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    We examine the unique manufacturing ecosystem that has emerged, gaining access to the world’s leading hardware-prototyping culture whilst...

    Shenzhen: The Silicon Valley of Hardware
  • 1944
    Main Street Today

    Main Street Today

    Main Street Today

    6.71944HD

    This patriotic short film promotes America's war effort at home. The story looks at a fictional small town's main street, seeing where additional...

    Main Street Today
  • 2021
    Classic British Cars: Made in Coventry

    Classic British Cars: Made in Coventry

    Classic British Cars: Made in Coventry

    02021HD

    Find out how the cars were crafted and discover the secret family stories behind the most famous marques including Riley, Standard, Triumph and...

    Classic British Cars: Made in Coventry
  • 2014
    Packard: The Last Shift

    Packard: The Last Shift

    Packard: The Last Shift

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    The Packard Motor Car Company and its 5-million square foot plant became a symbol of the American Dream in the heart of the Motor City. Packard left...

    Packard: The Last Shift
  • 1950
    Bright Leaf

    Bright Leaf

    Bright Leaf

    5.91950HD

    Two tobacco growers battle for control of the cigarette market.

    Bright Leaf
  • 2012
    Detropia

    Detropia

    Detropia

    6.72012HD

    Detroit’s story has encapsulated the iconic narrative of America over the last century – the Great Migration of African Americans...

    Detropia
  • 1995
    Of Boats and Brothers: The Yacht Building Herreshoffs

    Of Boats and Brothers: The Yacht Building Herreshoffs

    Of Boats and Brothers: The Yacht Building Herreshoffs

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    This award-winning documentary film chronicles the accomplishments and relationship of John and Nathanael Herreshoff. These determined brothers...

    Of Boats and Brothers: The Yacht Building Herreshoffs
  • 2021
    Lotus: A New Dawn

    Lotus: A New Dawn

    Lotus: A New Dawn

    02021HD

    This short documentary follows the fortunes of iconic car manufacturer 'Lotus'. In the past 'Lotus' has been famous for producing championship...

    Lotus: A New Dawn
  • 2016
    Tora-san of Goto

    Tora-san of Goto

    Tora-san of Goto

    7.752016HD

    This documentary film follows for 22 years a nine-member family involved in the manufacturing of Udon in the Goto Islands, Nagasaki prefecture. Mr....

    Tora-san of Goto
  • 2002
    Blue Vinyl

    Blue Vinyl

    Blue Vinyl

    5.32002HD

    With humor, chutzpah and a piece of vinyl siding firmly in hand, Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Judith Helfand and co-director and award-winning...

    Blue Vinyl
  • 1970
    Modern Marvels: American Steel: Built to Last

    Modern Marvels: American Steel: Built to Last

    Modern Marvels: American Steel: Built to Last

    01970HD

    An exploration of the past and future of the steel industry in America.

    Modern Marvels: American Steel: Built to Last
  • 1941
    Tins for India

    Tins for India

    Tins for India

    51941HD

    The manufacture of kerosene tins in an Indian factory.

    Tins for India
  • 2016
    Making the American Man

    Making the American Man

    Making the American Man

    5.22016HD

    A look at the makers of American made goods for men and the resurgence of clothing manufacturing in the United States.

    Making the American Man