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Deep Dive: The Last Day's Work (1987)

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The Last Day's Work
The film examines the shift towards service-oriented work and its impact on individuals. It argues that work often acts as a degrading force, impairing people's critical thinking and perception. The documentary emphasizes the need for workers to take responsibility for understanding the implications of their jobs to combat the violence and exploitation inherent in modern work institutions. Structured in seven parts, corresponding to each day of the week, the film investigates the connection between the nature of work being performed and the characteristics of the workers engaged in it. This approach provides a comprehensive look at how work shapes individual identities and societal norms.

Why Watch

  • •See how work impacts individual identity and society.
  • •Find out why service-oriented jobs can harm us.
  • •Meet workers confronting the implications of their roles.

Did You Know

•The film was released in 1987 and runs for 100 minutes.
•It is divided into seven parts, each representing a day of the week.
•The documentary argues that work disables critical thinking in individuals.

Perfect For

Labor rights advocatesSociology studentsWorkplace psychologists