The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant (2009)

To the residents of Moraine, Ohio, General Motors was more than just a car company, it was the lifeblood of a community. In the wake of GM's 2008 announcement that it was closing the plant,... See full summary »

Directors:

Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert

Writers:

Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert

Stars:

Popeye Hurst, Kim Clay, Kate Geiger

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Popeye Hurst	...	Self
Kim Clay	...	Self
Kate Geiger	...	Self
Kathe Day	...	Self
Joyce Gilbert	...	Self
Louis Carter	...	Self
Darlene Henson	...	Self
Rick Stacy	...	Self
Kevin Claypool	...	Self
Dana Baker	...	Dana Baker
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dave Harris	...	Self

Storyline

To the residents of Moraine, Ohio, General Motors was more than just a car company, it was the lifeblood of a community. In the wake of GM's 2008 announcement that it was closing the plant, stunned workers looked back at their careers at GM, reminiscing about the opportunities, friendships and pride that the factory line had given them. Through their words, this documentary stands as an elegy to a dying American manufacturing system--and a timely look at the U.S. auto industry in crisis.

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Taglines:

The inside story of the last days of a General Motors plant in Moraine, Ohio, as lived by the people who worked the line.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

User Reviews

Tiresome

I live in Dayton, and although I have sympathy for the no-longer-employed of GM Truck & Bus, I feel this film is not Oscar worthy. Perhaps I feel that way because this film was "shoved" down our throats in the Dayton area. GM is not the only major employer to leave Dayton and this film lacked depth, in my opinion. In Dayton, one of the workers featured in the film has done her best to make it all about her, by going on several local news broadcasts and sending mass emails. Which is, I suppose, rather pathetic when you think about it. I don't know her personally, but her overt narcissism has jaded my judgment of this documentary short.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 November 2012 (Hungary)

Also Known As:

The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant

Filming Locations:

Moraine, Ohio, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Home Box Office (HBO)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)