After The Axe
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Oscar® Nominee, Best Documentary (Feature), 1982
This full-length drama depicts the reality of managers getting fired and the emergence of a new industry specialized in handling executive terminations. The film was made with the cooperation of the business community, which helped script some of the scenes and provided authentic locations. The central figure, D.R. "Biff" Wilson, 44, is a composite figure based on extensive conversations with fired executives.
Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson - 1981 | 56 min
Wilson, a senior marketing executive, is laid off from a food company after fifteen years of good service. Losing his status and security, he is relegated to the role of dependent house husband. He is resented by his children and shunned by former colleagues. Wilson is seen as a man who resents his children.
This full-length drama depicts the reality of managers getting fired and the emergence of a new industry specialized in handling executive terminations. The film was made with the cooperation of the business community, which helped script some of the scenes and provided authentic locations. The central figure, D.R. "Biff" Wilson, 44, is a composite figure based on extensive conversations with fired executives.
Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson - 1981 | 56 min
Wilson, a senior marketing executive, is laid off from a food company after fifteen years of good service. Losing his status and security, he is relegated to the role of dependent house husband. He is resented by his children and shunned by former colleagues. Wilson is seen as a man who resents his children.
Credits
- Directed by
- Sturla Gunnarsson
- Written by
- Steve Lucas
- Produced by
- Sturla Gunnarsson, Steve Lucas
Complete catalog record
Every year, 250 000 managers get fired in North America. After the Axe is a cinematic drama that examines executive terminations and a new industry that specializes in handling them. The film was made with the cooperation of the business community, which provided authentic locations and even helped script actual scenes on set. The central figure, D.R. "Biff" Wilson, forty-four, is a composite figure based on extensive conversations with fired executives; the others play themselves. An interesting look at business ethics.
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- YouTube channel: NFB · video ↗ — title, description, video
- Wikidata · Q4690604 ↗ — year, creator, country, genre, credits
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