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A documentary examining the state of working mothers and their families in America. Uses a combination of moving personal stories, animation, and expert commentary to tell their stories and advocate for more enlightened public policies, such as paid family leave, flexible working hours, part-time pa...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: De Graaf, John (Screenwriter), Steenburgen, Mary (Narrator), Blades, Joan
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: [United States] : Momsrising.org, [2006]
Subjects:
Motherhood > United States.
Mothers > Employment > United States.
Working mothers > United States.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Internet videos.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Docuseek)
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Summary:A documentary examining the state of working mothers and their families in America. Uses a combination of moving personal stories, animation, and expert commentary to tell their stories and advocate for more enlightened public policies, such as paid family leave, flexible working hours, part-time parity, universal healthcare, childcare, after-school programs, and living wages.
Item Description:Originally produced in 2006.
Based on the book by Joan Blades and Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file (57 min., 15 sec.)) : sound, color with black and white sequences
Audience:Grade 7 and up.
Production Credits:Photographer/editor, Dana Wilmar ; music, Claudia Schmidt, Michael Bade, Kurt Feldhun.