The Take
Sep 03, 2004 · 1h 27m
Director
Avi LewisOverview
In suburban Buenos Aires, thirty unemployed ceramics workers walk into their idle factory, roll out sleeping mats and refuse to leave. All they want is to re-start the silent machines. But this simple act - the take - has the power to turn the globalization debate on its head. Armed only with slingshots and an abiding faith in shop-floor democracy, the workers face off against the bosses, bankers and a whole system that sees their beloved factories as nothing more than scrap metal for sale.
Cast of The Take
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About The Take
What is The Take about?
In suburban Buenos Aires, thirty unemployed ceramics workers walk into their idle factory, roll out sleeping mats and refuse to leave. All they want is to re-start the silent machines. But this simple act - the take - has the power to turn the globalization debate on its head. Armed only with slingshots and an abiding faith in shop-floor democracy, the workers face off against the bosses…
When was The Take released?
The Take was released on September 3, 2004.
How long is The Take?
The Take runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Who directed The Take?
The Take was directed by Avi Lewis.
Who is in the cast of The Take?
The cast of The Take includes Matilde Adorno (Herself - Worker) and Raúl Godoy (Himself).