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May 5, 2020 · Things escalate when the neighbor across the street—a beefy, genial single man named Walter Brewer (Billy Brown) who used to work on the factory floor with Allery—takes an interest. It turns out that Walter has a sense of purpose as a result of observing Allery.
A too-rare showcase for an ensemble of talented veteran actors, Working Man quietly builds into an absorbing -- and timely -- character study. Read Critics Reviews
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Peter Gerety (Ray Donovan) leads the film as Allery, and does so with a quiet resilience. He accidentally begins a movement with his refusal to stop working as more and more of his co-workers and neighbors start to want in. Without saying much at times, Geretyis able to capture so much of the grief and disorientation Allery is going through. We get...
Much like last year’s Academy Award -winning documentary American Factory, Working Man is meant to show the problems in today’s factory life. Sometimes, though, that message gets muddled. Near the end of the film, there is information revealed about a character that reads almost like a soap-opera. While the atmosphere itself remains grounded, the t...
The reason why Working Man works as well as it does is the clear sincerity Jurymade this film with. Filmed in Chicago over just 20 days, we feel the midwest, middle-class experience just as much as the characters do. Jury takes the time to show us what life is like for these workers. They seem like real people you might encounter in your own neighb...
Despite the minimal script, Working Man is a well-made film with an important topic. Since most of us are cooped up at home, it is worth seeking this film out on VOD release. What did you think of Working Man? Let us know in the comments!
Watch Deadline's video review of 'Working Man,' a timely tale of laid-off factory workers fighting back. Peter Gerety and Talia Shire star.
May 6, 2020 · Review: Indie drama ‘Working Man’ veers off course despite strong performance by Peter Gerety. At this peculiar moment in history, when 30 million U.S. workers have lost their jobs in the past...
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May 7, 2020 · An unconventional labor story, the movie doesn’t bask in the triumph of rebellion; instead, it’s an introspective portrait of men for whom working is a replacement for living.
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Mar 23, 2020 · US Release Date: March 27, 2020 Starring: Peter Gerety, Billy Brown, Talia Shire Directed By: Robert Jury Synopsis: When a factory closure threatens a small Rust Belt town, one older factory ...
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