The Take (2004 film)
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| Directed by | Avi Lewis |
| Written by | Naomi Klein |
| Narrated by | Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis |
| Distributed by | First Run Features / Icarus Films |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Languages | English Spanish |
The Take is a Canadian
Summary
The plant closed as a result of the economic policies of the Carlos Menem government under the watchful eye of the International Monetary Fund.
While in bankruptcy protection, the company appeared to be selling off property and inventory to pay creditors – a move which further reduced the chances of the facility returning to production. In an effort to establish their own control, the workers occupied the factory and began a long battle to win the right to operate it themselves, as a cooperative.
This collective movement has gained strength in Argentina, having started with a garment factory several years earlier. The factory workers waded through the courts and legislative system with help from the experience of these other groups who had fought the same battle, and ultimately secured their right to operate the plant. The film describes the ideological fights beyond co-operative ownership, showing how Menem regained strength as he ran for a subsequent term, despite the poor performance of his privatisation while in office. Ultimately, workers succeed.
Legacy
Collaboration between Lewis and Brendan Martin led to the creation of the foundation The Working World/La Bas.
See also
References
- ^ a b Magnani, Esteban (2009) The Silent Change pp.148-9
External links
- Official website
- The Take at AllMovie
- The Take at IMDb
- El Cambio Silencioso — a site about recuperated factories in Argentina, run by a journalist who worked on the film
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