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Night Labor follows Sherman Frank Merchant, a 46-year-old clam digger who stands 6'6" tall. The film captures his transition from working independently during the day to taking on a factory job at night. Sherman is seen preparing and arranging tools for day laborers who start their shifts at 6am, wearing a white smock, a black beret, and using an arsenal of knives.
Directed by David Redmon in 2013, the film runs for 68 minutes. It provides an intimate look at Sherman's life and the duality of his work, contrasting the ruggedness of clam digging with the structured environment of factory labor.
Why Watch
- •Meet Sherman Frank Merchant, a unique clam digger.
- •See the contrast between day and night labor.
- •Find out how tools are prepared for laborers.
Did You Know
•Sherman Frank Merchant is 6'6" tall.
•The film was directed by David Redmon in 2013.
•Sherman is 46 years old during the events of the film.
•The documentary has a runtime of 68 minutes.
Perfect For
Clam diggingFactory workIndependent labor