Meter-Mades

This short documentary explores the role and daily life of meter readers in the mid-1970s. It provides a glimpse into a profession that was essential for utility companies to track consumption. The film captures the routine tasks and interactions associated with this often unseen workforce.

As a short documentary from 1977, 'Meter-Mades' did not receive widespread critical reviews in the way feature films do. Its primary audience would have been those interested in industrial or social documentaries of the era. Information on its reception is scarce, but such films were often evaluated for their informational content and presentation of everyday working lives.

• Offers a factual look at an often overlooked profession.

• Provides historical context for utility services and their employees.

• Limited scope typical of educational shorts from the period.

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The film was produced by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), likely as an informational piece on utility management and efficiency during that era.