SummaryAhhh... the glamorous life in Hollywood. Or is it? Film crews routinely work sweatshop hours, often clocking 15 to 18 hour days at the expense of their families, their health, their well-being, and even their lives. In 1997, after a 19-hour day on the set, assistant cameraman Brent Hershman fell asleep behind the wheel, crashed his car, and died.... Read More
Directed By:Haskell Wexler
Written By:Haskell Wexler
Who Needs Sleep?
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The result is (no pun intended) a powerful wake-up call, not just for Hollywood but for a nation that once fought passionately for the eight-hour workday and now, ever more willingly, works itself to death.
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A comprehensive, personal and surprisingly engaging look at how film crews routinely work hours far beyond anything that can be considered safe, healthy or conducive to a balanced life.
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In the end, Who Needs Sleep is a great sleeping aid, but a horribly dull and uninspiring documentary.
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Production Company:
- Outpost Studios
Release Date:Aug 11, 2006
Duration:1 h 18 m
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