Beyond Measure (1995)
Plot — What is Beyond Measure about?
There is a constant tension between the forces of an ever-changing economy and the need to have stable communities. As technologies change, workers can lose their jobs and whole communities can be capsized. Beyond Measure looks at thousands of coal miners who are losing their jobs as newer and bigger machine moves through the coalfields. The film places the present challenges in a larger historical context and documents efforts of citizens to rebuild their communities, highlighting the beauty and challenges of living in the mountains through people's descriptions of their daily lives in their own voices. They describe how the mutual aid and support of extended families and attachments to the land are more important than the things economists usually measure, prompting questions about the true costs of economic and technological change.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1995 |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 59 min |
Beyond Measure — FAQ
Is Beyond Measure worth watching? There is a constant tension between the forces of an ever-changing economy and the need to have stable communities. As technologies change, workers can lose their jobs and whole communities can be capsized. Beyond Measur
Who directed Beyond Measure? Directed by Herb E. Smith.
Where can I stream Beyond Measure? Streaming availability for Beyond Measure is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Beyond Measure release? It released in 1995.