In 2013, Seattle became ground zero for the heated national debate about increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour. "The Value of Work" gives voice to supporters and the opponents, including the mayor, an activist city councilwoman, small business owners, and minimum-wage workers affected by the unprecedented legislation.
Countries: United States of America
Languages: English
Cast:
Crew:
Dana Kupper as Crew
Kevin Horan as Crew
John Farbrother as Crew
Joshua Abrams as Crew
Jackson James as Crew
Amber Cole as Crew
Matt Sheldon as Crew
Zak Piper as Crew
Martin Cameron as Crew
Josh Bowen as Crew
Jim Morrissette as Crew
Julio Ramírez as Crew
David Ayala as Crew
Christina Bolt as Crew
Steve James as Director
Paul G. Allen as Producer
Jody Allen as Producer
Morgan Spurlock as Producer
Carole Tomko as Producer
Jody Gottlieb as Producer
Damon Smith as Producer
Elizabeth Stanton as Producer
Jannat Gargi as Producer
Aimee Link as Producer
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Languages: English
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