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.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323171
Language
English
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 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
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)