As part of THE NFB IN LIBRARIES programming, the Port Colborne Public Library will present Work Different.

Work Different| Julien Capraro | 2023 | 51 min | In English and French with English subtitles

How has working remotely reshaped not just our professional lives but our personal lives as well? The notion of “nine-to-five” that summarized the working world of millions from about the mid-twentieth century onward has undergone a radical shift in recent years.

So long, water cooler; hello, videoconferencing. Still, the concept isn’t new, though the abrupt way in which it has taken hold may make it seem otherwise.

But that raises a question. With COVID-19 now behind us, knowing that the economy can get along just fine with an at-home workforce, should we go back to the office? Looking closely at a work model whose roots go back to the 1960s, Work Different examines the origins, impacts, upsides and uncertainties of remote work.

With humour (and a touch of retrofuturist nostalgia!), the documentary reframes a host of social issues by talking to experts, managers, researchers and workers across Canada and beyond.

The multiple viewpoints expressed put such notions as freedom of choice, family values, governance and corporate culture right back into the heart of the conversation.

Work Different – Excerpt 1 on Vimeo

Work Different – Excerpt 2 on Vimeo

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FREE SCREENING
To have more information on this screening, consult the library’s website.
Pre-registration is required.