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"Essential" is a documentary film that exposes the extreme economic vulnerability that income inequality has created for millions of working class Americans. Viewed through the lens of the Southwest Carpenters Union, and featuring numerous experts, the film examines how unionization in the 20th Century created the largest middle class in the history of the planet, but union demise in the 21st Century has created income inequality that is reaching levels not seen since the Great Depression.
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How long is Essential?
Essential has a runtime of 1h 14m (1 hour and 14 minutes).
Who directed Essential?
Essential was directed by Jack Baric and released in 2023.
Who stars in Essential?
The cast of Essential includes Reed Rudy.
