Working Man 2019
"When the job ends, the real work begins."
Robert Jury's Working Man (2019) dives into the Rust Belt's quiet despair when Allery Parkes, a lifelong factory worker, faces an empty house after the plant shuts down.
Director: Robert Jury
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Working Man (2019) about?
When the town's last factory closes, retired worker Allery Parkes refuses to accept a life of idleness. Teaming up with his neighbor Walter Brewer, he tries to revive the shuttered mill and restore his own sense of worth in a community left behind by progress.
Who directed Working Man?
Robert Jury directed Working Man, crafting a grounded drama that reflects the struggles of Rust Belt America.
Who stars in Working Man?
The film stars Peter Gerety as Allery Parkes, Billy Brown as Walter Brewer, Talia Shire as Iola Parkes, and J. Salome Martinez in key supporting roles.
Is Working Man (2019) worth watching?
Working Man offers a poignant look at resilience and community, elevated by strong performances like Gerety's. While modest in scope, its themes resonate deeply for fans of character-driven dramas like this one.
How long is Working Man?
Working Man runs for 109 minutes, a tight runtime that keeps the story focused and intimate.
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About Working Man (2019) — A Rust Belt factory worker's fight to rebuild what was lost
Robert Jury's Working Man (2019) dives into the Rust Belt's quiet despair when Allery Parkes, a lifelong factory worker, faces an empty house after the plant shuts down. Played with quiet dignity by Peter Gerety, Allery refuses to idle away retirement and instead teams up with his neighbor Walter Brewer (Billy Brown) to breathe life back into the abandoned mill. Their unlikely partnership unfolds against the backdrop of a fading community, where purpose isn't measured by paychecks but by grit and determination.
This character-driven drama explores themes of dignity, legacy, and the quiet battles fought beyond factory walls. With a measured pace and authentic performances, Working Man (2019) captures the soul-crushing weight of economic decline and the fragile hope that can rise from its ashes.