With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory

Overview

In 2007, unable to compete with cheaper offshore production, Hooker Furniture Co. closed its plant in Martinsville, Virginia, after 83 years in operation. With These Hands follows the last load of wood down the assembly line as it is cut, honed, and assembled into fine furniture. Along the way, employees at the factory share their perspectives on work, community, and survival in a country devastated by de-industrialization and outsourcing.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 25, 2009

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

The Unheard Voices Project

Cast

Clyde Hooker, Jr.,Paul Toms,Lane Nunley,William Stanley,Toni Jamieson

Director

Matthew Barr

Producer

David Williams,Christopher Holmes,Matthew Barr

Cinematography

Matthew Barr

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt5525116