Manufacturing Movies
- 2009
Extract
Extract5.8312009HD
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...
- 2009
New in Town
New in Town5.8342009HD
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...
- 1936
The Big Noise
The Big Noise51936HD
The Big Noise is retired textile manufacturer Julius Trent (Guy Kibbee). Seeking a new outlet for his entrepreneurial energies, Trent buys a half...
- 2012
Death By China
Death By China62012HD
In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization with the strong support of a Democratic President and Republican Congress. Before the ink was dry...
- 2017
The Expediter
The Expediter02017HD
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...
- 1974
Leeds United!
Leeds United!01974HD
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...
- 2014
I Dream of Wires
I Dream of Wires6.62014HD
An independent documentary film about the phenomenal resurgence of the modular synthesizer — exploring the passions, obsessions and dreams of...
- 2016
Shenzhen: The Silicon Valley of Hardware
Shenzhen: The Silicon Valley of Hardware72016HD
We examine the unique manufacturing ecosystem that has emerged, gaining access to the world’s leading hardware-prototyping culture whilst...
- 1944
Main Street Today
Main Street Today6.71944HD
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...
- 2021
Classic British Cars: Made in Coventry
Classic British Cars: Made in Coventry02021HD
Find out how the cars were crafted and discover the secret family stories behind the most famous marques including Riley, Standard, Triumph and...
- 2014
Packard: The Last Shift
Packard: The Last Shift82014HD
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...
- 1950
Bright Leaf
Bright Leaf5.91950HD
Two tobacco growers battle for control of the cigarette market.
- 2012
Detropia
Detropia6.72012HD
Detroit’s story has encapsulated the iconic narrative of America over the last century – the Great Migration of African Americans...
- 1995
Of Boats and Brothers: The Yacht Building Herreshoffs
Of Boats and Brothers: The Yacht Building Herreshoffs01995HD
This award-winning documentary film chronicles the accomplishments and relationship of John and Nathanael Herreshoff. These determined brothers...
- 2021
Lotus: A New Dawn
Lotus: A New Dawn02021HD
This short documentary follows the fortunes of iconic car manufacturer 'Lotus'. In the past 'Lotus' has been famous for producing championship...
- 2016
Tora-san of Goto
Tora-san of Goto7.752016HD
This documentary film follows for 22 years a nine-member family involved in the manufacturing of Udon in the Goto Islands, Nagasaki prefecture. Mr....
- 2002
Blue Vinyl
Blue Vinyl5.32002HD
With humor, chutzpah and a piece of vinyl siding firmly in hand, Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Judith Helfand and co-director and award-winning...
- 1970
Modern Marvels: American Steel: Built to Last
Modern Marvels: American Steel: Built to Last01970HD
An exploration of the past and future of the steel industry in America.
- 1941
Tins for India
Tins for India51941HD
The manufacture of kerosene tins in an Indian factory.
- 2016
Making the American Man
Making the American Man5.22016HD
A look at the makers of American made goods for men and the resurgence of clothing manufacturing in the United States.