Minimum Wages: The New Economy(1992)
Minimum Wages: The New Economy Synopsis
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.
Minimum Wages: The New Economy (1992) is a documentary film directed by Tom Casciato, released on January 8, 1992 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Bill Moyers. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Casciato
- Writers:
- Kathleen Hughes, Bill Moyers, Tom Casciato
- Status:
- Released
Minimum Wages: The New Economy Cast & Crew
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Directed by Tom Casciato, written by Kathleen Hughes, Bill Moyers and Tom Casciato.
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The main cast of Minimum Wages: The New Economy (1992) includes Bill Moyers. The film was directed by Tom Casciato. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Minimum Wages: The New Economy was released on January 8, 1992 and runs for 57m.
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Minimum Wages: The New Economy (1992) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.