More than 30 years ago, “The Simpsons” tackled workers’ rights in the beloved 1993 episode “Last Exit to Springfield.” Now, the series is updating its take on unions for the modern age, via this Sunday’s episode “Night of the Living Wage.” And there’s even a unique backstory: Cesar Mazariegos, who wrote the episode, also recently served as a WGA strike captain during last year’s Writers Guild strike.
In “Last Exit to Springfield,” Homer became president of the union at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, and took the workers on strike to save their dental plan. This time, it’s Marge’s turn. In “Night of the Living Wage,” the Simpsons are stuck with a large veterinarian bill, forcing Marge to take a job at the food delivery app “GimmeChow” and its ghost kitchens.
But Marge soon finds that she and her fellow workers are overworked — as depicted in one scene,...
In “Last Exit to Springfield,” Homer became president of the union at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, and took the workers on strike to save their dental plan. This time, it’s Marge’s turn. In “Night of the Living Wage,” the Simpsons are stuck with a large veterinarian bill, forcing Marge to take a job at the food delivery app “GimmeChow” and its ghost kitchens.
But Marge soon finds that she and her fellow workers are overworked — as depicted in one scene,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The Tribeca Film Institute has announced the second annual New York-set StoryLab for film-makers in partnership with A&E IndieFilms.
The three-day workshop will provide in-depth assistance for five film-maker teams with documentary projects in post-production.
The Tfi/A&E IndieFilms StoryLab is designed to help position film-makers that are preparing to submit to major festivals and will offer one-on-one mentorship, master class and industry discussions and networking opportunities.
Jesus Camp nco-directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady of Loki Films will hold a masterclass.
Additional industry expertise comes from Submarine’s Josh Braun (pictured), as well as Julie Goldman, Chris Clements and Carolyn Hepburn of Motto Pictures, film-maker Amir Bar-Lev and Tribeca programmers Cara Cusumano and Sharon Badal.
The three-day workshop will provide in-depth assistance for five film-maker teams with documentary projects in post-production.
The Tfi/A&E IndieFilms StoryLab is designed to help position film-makers that are preparing to submit to major festivals and will offer one-on-one mentorship, master class and industry discussions and networking opportunities.
Jesus Camp nco-directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady of Loki Films will hold a masterclass.
Additional industry expertise comes from Submarine’s Josh Braun (pictured), as well as Julie Goldman, Chris Clements and Carolyn Hepburn of Motto Pictures, film-maker Amir Bar-Lev and Tribeca programmers Cara Cusumano and Sharon Badal.
- 7/15/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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