Working Man

This is a gentle movie, about people, work and our minds. Nice for a rainy evening.

This film is quiet and, yes, sad. But it is so full of hope and shows the best in us as humans - and some the worst. But without the worst, how could we be our best? And the best wins out in this one. The actors are real, the town and factory are gritty. There's nothing pretty about it, but so many wonderful things happen ......... ever so slowly. Reviewers who say it isn't realistic haven't had any experience with the main topics of this film - it's all very real. It lets us know we aren't alone.

An intriguing portrayal of a simple, mid-western, working class man as he grapples with loss and changes in his life that force him to go on an inner journey of re-discovery. Peter Gerety's performance is captivating, and Billy Brown has a commanding and inspiring screen presence. Definitely a must see!

Robert Jury's mesmerizing film, WORKING MAN, is a gut-wrenching and timely portrait of a factory worker, Allery Parkes, movingly and masterfully portrayed by Peter Gerety. The plastics factory where Allery works has shut down and his life is left without a sense of purpose. As his days pass slowly, Allery begins trudging back to the closed and empty plant trying to fill his void. His journey each day takes him toward what he has always sought - a sense of purpose and worth that comes from knowing that what you do matters in this world. During this pandemic which has left multiple unsettlingly voids in all our lives, Allery's odyssey intimately becomes our own journey to unearth what matters most and what truly gives purpose. WORKING MAN is a quietly unforgettable and searing personal experience.

Great film. The thematic aspects are spot on with great sound design and cinematography. The main themes follow finding meaning in work and being there for someone who is struggling and are portrayed wonderfully. Only nitpicks are a few botched deliveries, occasional generic editing and on again off again pacing. Overall a powerful movie that blossoms right before your eyes