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201856 minPGdocumentary

5.1/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Corporate Responsibility

After the Axe

201856 minPGdocumentary

5.1/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

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Corporate Responsibility

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Sturla Gunnarsson

Channel: NFB

After the Axe

2018• 56 minPG

5.1/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

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People

Sturla Gunnarsson

Sturla Gunnarssondirector

Steve Lucaswriter

Anne Christisoncast

James B. Douglas

James B. Douglascast

Janine Manatiscast

Synopsis

In the corporate landscape, executive terminations have given rise to a specialized industry focused on managing these dismissals. "After the Axe" presents the experiences of D.R. "Biff" Wilson, a composite character based on interviews with various fired executives. Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, the film incorporates insights from the business community, which contributed to the script and provided authentic settings. This exploration highlights the emotional and professional ramifications of job loss at the executive level, reflecting broader trends in the workplace.

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