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201390 minPGdocumentary

A Whole Lott More

201390 minPGdocumentary

1,200 employees at Lott Industries in Toledo, Ohio, face job loss as the US auto industry crisis threatens their livelihoods and social connections.

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1,200 employees at Lott Industries in Toledo, Ohio, face job loss as the US auto industry crisis threatens their livelihoods and social connections.

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Victor Buhlerdirector

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Joan Browne, president of Lott Industries in Toledo, Ohio, faces a crisis as the US auto industry collapses. With 1,200 employees, all with developmental disabilities, Lott competes against traditional manufacturers. As the market disappears, Browne has one year to find a new business model. For workers like Kevin, Wanda, and T.J., jobs at Lott provide a vital source of income and social connection.

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