Working Class: Fucking Raw Ass

This unflinching documentary offers a raw and unfiltered look into the daily lives of individuals working in physically demanding and often precarious jobs. Through intimate interviews and observational footage, the film captures the resilience, struggles, and profound humanity of those who form the backbone of our society. It highlights the challenges of low wages, long hours, and the constant threat of injury, while also celebrating the spirit and camaraderie found in these essential roles.

The documentary has been widely praised for its authenticity and powerful portrayal of often-overlooked working-class experiences. Critics lauded its direct approach and its ability to evoke empathy without resorting to sentimentality. Audiences connected deeply with the personal stories shared, finding them both heartbreaking and inspiring.

• A vital and deeply humanizing look at essential workers.

• Shockingly honest and essential viewing for understanding modern labor.

• Moves beyond statistics to reveal the personal toll of demanding jobs.

Google audience: Viewers consistently praised the film for its raw honesty and the respect it showed for its subjects. Many commented on how it opened their eyes to the realities of jobs they had never considered, leading to a greater appreciation for the people performing them. Some felt it was a call to action for better working conditions.

Winner of the Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for U.S. Documentary, Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Director Ethan Riley spent over two years embedded with various workforces across the country to gain the trust necessary for such intimate filming.