A Wonderful construction

United States, 1970

Film
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Discusses the lack of job satisfaction on construction sites in America since the depression. Through commentary and interview, compares this with the ideal city as envisaged by the French artist, Fernand Leger in his painting “Les Constructeurs”. Written and photographed by Don Lenzer. Music by Erik Satie and Frank Zappa.

Credits

director

Don Lenzer

Language

English

Duration

00:14:02:00

Colour

Colour

ACMI Identifier

30586

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Construction industry

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Construction workers

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Employment attitudes

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Job satisfaction

Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting, French

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Attitude change

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Attitude change

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Attitude (Psychology)

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Attitude change

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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