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201811 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Clanker Man

201811 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Austerity cutbacks threaten the maintenance of everyday details that support the fabric of reality in a department led by Terry Lothian.

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Austerity cutbacks threaten the maintenance of everyday details that support the fabric of reality in a department led by Terry Lothian.

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Ben Steinerdirector

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Eli Silverman

Eli Silvermanwriter

Simon Meacock

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Eli Silverman

Eli Silvermancast

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Terry Lothian works in a department responsible for maintaining the often-overlooked details of daily life. Based in a city grappling with austerity measures, Lothian faces increasing challenges as budget cuts threaten the very fabric of his work. As he strives to keep the background elements intact, the pressures of financial constraints become evident. The 11-minute documentary captures the tension between Lothian's dedication and the realities of a system under strain.

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