Minimum Wages: The New Economy (1992)

Bill Moyers takes a piercing look at how global economic changes are destroying the lives and livelihoods of hardworking Americans. The documentary follows several individuals and their families in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as they fight to make ends meet in the “new economy.” In sheer numbers, more jobs were created than lost in America during the last decade, but a look behind those numbers reveals a shortage of jobs that pay enough to support a family. The program intimately portrays the lives of workers and their families as they struggle to make it in today’s job market.

Director: Tom Casciato
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Editing: Donna Marino
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

economy, milwaukee wisconsin, public broadcasting, documentary, jobs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minimum Wages: The New Economy about?
Bill Moyers takes a piercing look at how global economic changes are destroying the lives and livelihoods of hardworking Americans. The documentary follows several individuals and their families in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as they fight to make ends meet in the “new economy.” In sheer numbers, more jobs were created than lost in America during the last decade, but a look behind those numbers reveals a shortage of jobs that pay enough to support a family. The program intimately portrays the lives of workers and their families as they struggle to make it in today’s job market.
Who directed Minimum Wages: The New Economy?
Minimum Wages: The New Economy was directed by Tom Casciato.
Who stars in Minimum Wages: The New Economy?
Minimum Wages: The New Economy stars Bill Moyers.
How long is Minimum Wages: The New Economy?
Minimum Wages: The New Economy has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Minimum Wages: The New Economy?
Minimum Wages: The New Economy is a Documentary film.
Where was Minimum Wages: The New Economy produced?
Minimum Wages: The New Economy was produced in United States of America.