Movie spotlight
There Are No Dividends
Darren Hobbs, an entrepreneur, sneaks into a hotel conference room to conduct a careers day. Under the banner of his company: Unique Automation Consultants, he's searching for an engineer to help him complete his prototype, a device that enables warehouse owners to make their workforce, in Darren's words, semi-autonomous. Darren wants manual workers to be able to compete with the robots in the forthcoming automation revolution. Enter Phil Mathews, a hobbyist technology buff, trying to make a change in his career. This could be the start he needs, the job of his dreams. Things look promising; he's enamoured with Darren's pitch and lucrative job offer; until Darren unveils Eazy Guidance.
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Plot Summary
A short documentary exploring the financial and personal costs associated with the opioid crisis. The film delves into the lives of individuals and families grappling with addiction and its devastating consequences. It aims to shed light on the systemic issues contributing to the crisis.
Critical Reception
As a short documentary, "There Are No Dividends" received limited release and therefore has a less extensive critical reception compared to feature films. However, its subject matter and direct approach were noted by those who saw it.
What Reviewers Say
Highlights the human toll of the opioid epidemic.
Praised for its unflinching portrayal of a difficult subject.
Considered a concise and impactful examination of addiction's reach.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this short documentary is not readily available in public databases.
Fun Fact
The film's title, "There Are No Dividends," serves as a metaphor for the lack of positive returns or benefits derived from the opioid crisis, emphasizing only loss and destruction.
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