The Work I've Done

If you ask a man who he is, he'll tell you what he does, what his work is. But how will he answer when his job is finished?

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Documentary

Overview

A documentary in which retired industrial workers reflect on the promises and anxieties of retirement. Beginning with the Budd Company’s “Retirement Ceremony” in Philadelphia, the film explores how leaving work can mean the loss of routine, identity, and a sense of accomplishment, even as it marks a long-anticipated milestone.

Keywords

philadelphia
retirement
aging
social issues
personal stories
life after work
labor and industry

Details

Status: Released
Release date: March 4, 1984
Original language: English
Production: Inc.,Blue Ridge Mountain Films,Blue Ridge Mountain Films, Inc.
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0348426