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200771 minPG-13documentary

5.7/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Fired!

200771 minPG-13documentary

5.7/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Annabelle Gurwitch reflects on her firing from a Woody Allen play, sharing personal stories and insights on unemployment with friends and experts across America.

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Annabelle Gurwitch reflects on her firing from a Woody Allen play, sharing personal stories and insights on unemployment with friends and experts across America.

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Chris Bradleydirector

Kyle LaBrachedirector

Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitchwriter

Stephen Adly Guirgis

Stephen Adly Guirgiscast

W. Bruce Cameroncast

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Actress Annabelle Gurwitch reflects on her firing from a Woody Allen play in 2007. This personal setback leads her to connect with friends, including her rabbi and gynecologist, who recount their own experiences with job loss. The film features interviews with comedians and economists, offering a humorous perspective on unemployment in America. Gurwitch draws from her book to address the emotional and social effects of downsizing, intertwining personal stories with commentary on the job market.

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