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Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike: Directed by Brian S. Kalata. With Miranda Banks, Christopher Barrett, Justine Bateman, Kai Bowe. The story of the Writers Guild of America strike of 2007-08 that pitted Hollywood's writers against the major studios.
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- Documentary, History, News
- Brian S. Kalata
- 2014
In 2007, the Writers Guild of America hit an impasse in its negotiations with major studios. The WGA called a strike, grinding TV and film production to a halt for 100 days.
- Documentary, History, Drama
- Justine Bateman
- Brian S. Kalata
Documentary. In 2007, the Writers Guild of America (WGA), the labor union that represents writers in the American television and movie industry, hit an impasse in their contract...
Synopsis. In 2007, the Writers Guild of America, the Screenwriters Union, hit an impasse in their contract negotiations with the Studios. At the center of the dispute was jurisdiction over the internet. Unable to make progress, the WGA called a strike which brought Hollywood to a halt for 100 days. Cast.
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- Brian S. Kalata
A blend of ground level strike footage, one-on-one interviews with key industry figures, and historical Hollywood footage, the film not only explores the historical components surrounding the decision to grind Hollywood to a 100 day standstill, but also examines the issues in terms of the relevance for today's entertainment workers and those ...
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