1. Economic Structures in America
The movie constitutes a commentary on the social and economic aspects of the 1930s American society in the face of industrialization and the Great Depression. ... In "Community in Action", Studs Terkel attributes the positive transformations triggered by 20th century activist movements were the result of people collaborating with each other. ... Thus, in Turkel's view, collective action is more fruitful than the efforts of a single person, regardless of his or her power. ... The movie criticizes the way cleaners are poorly paid, noting that their remuneration has declined over t...
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