With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory

With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory (2009)

Documentary

In 2007, unable to compete with cheaper offshore production, Hooker Furniture Co. closed its plant in Martinsville, Virginia, after 83 years in operation. With These Hands follows the last load of wood down the assembly line as it is cut, honed, and assembled into fine furniture. Along the way, employees at the factory share their perspectives on work, community, and survival in a country devastated by de-industrialization and outsourcing.

  • Release Date: 2009-04-25
  • Runtime: 1h 18min
  • Director: Matthew Barr

Where to Watch With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory Online

With These Hands: The Story of an American Furniture Factory is not available for streaming at this moment.

Trailer

00:00
-08:03

Cast

  • Clyde Hooker, Jr.

    Himself

  • Paul Toms

    Himself

  • Lane Nunley

    Himself

  • William Stanley

    Himself

  • Toni Jamieson

    Herself

Related Movies