Overview
Bill Moyers tells the story of several hardworking Milwaukee families struggling with low-paying jobs after previous employers downsized their operations. Filmed over a period of five years, these families were first featured in Moyers’s 1992 documentary ‘Minimum Wages: The New Economy.’ FRONTLINE chronicles the families’ emotional and financial strains, their search for better jobs and job retraining, and looks at Milwaukee’s efforts to adapt to an ever-shrinking industrial sector.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Living on the Edge?
Living on the Edge was directed by Kathleen HughesTom Casciato.
Where was Living on the Edge produced?
It was produced by companies including Unknown Production Companies in United States of America.
Living on the Edge Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Living on the Edge wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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