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The Gig Is Up

The Gig Is Up

Documentary
2021, Movie, 1h 28min
A very human tech doc, uncovers the real costs of the platform economy through the lives of workers from around the world for companies including Uber, Amazon and Deliveroo. From delivering food and driving ride shares to tagging images for AI, millions of people around the world are finding work task by task online. The gig economy is worth over 5 trillion USD globally, and growing. And yet the stories of the workers behind this tech revolution have gone largely neglected. Who are the people in this shadow workforce? It brings their stories into the light. Lured by the promise of flexible work hours, independence, and control over time and money, workers from around the world have found a very different reality. Work conditions are often dangerous, pay often changes without notice, and workers can effectively be fired through deactivation or a bad rating. Through an engaging global cast of characters, it reveals how the magic of technology we are being sold might not be magic at all.
Country: Canada,France
Director:
Shannon Walsh

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Shannon Walsh
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Shannon Walsh
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Harold Crooks
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Julien Goetz
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"The Gig Is Up" is a documentary that explores the untold stories of workers in the digital age. From Uber drivers to Amazon workers, the film takes a deep dive into the lives of people working in the gig economy, revealing the harsh realities of a system that promises flexibility and independence, but often delivers exploitation and precariousness. Through a diverse cast of characters from around the world, the film sheds light on the dark side of the tech revolution and asks why the benefits of technology are not being shared fairly.

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