Film

Changing Gears: End of an Era

2010 · 1h 1m · Documentary

If you don't change strategies, you'll cease to exist.

After twenty six years of routine Bill sets out for his last day of work at one of the countries oldest and most historic factories in Muncie Indiana, the nations Middletown. His way of life and identity as a union worker are coming to an end with the closing of this 100-year-old factory that changed automotive history and became the symbol of the Indianapolis 500, the Borg Warner trophy. This documentary exposes the dramatic factors that led to the closing of the plant and the union's downfall. The film examines labor movement from its early days through the shift from an industrial age to our non-industrial age in Middletown America.

• Justin JonesDirector
• Rodger SmithExecutive Producer
• Kyle PetersDirector of Photography
• Joe VellaDirector of Photography
• Keith JacksonEditor

Release date

January 1, 2010

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 1m

Genres

Documentary