Music While We Work
Originally released in 2011. Music While We Work is a documentary film. directed by Wan Hong-Kai. At just 39 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Wang’s work investigates the ways in which sound and listening can play pivotal roles in shaping social space. For Music While We Work, Wang assembled a group of retired workers from a Taiwanese sugar refinery in the small industrial town of her childhood. She and her collaborator, the political activist and composer Chen Bo-Wei (Taiwanese, born 1971), led a series of recording workshops for the retirees and their spouses. They then returned to the factory, where Wang asked them to “paint a world composed by their listening.”
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2011
15 years ago
Runtime
0h 39m
39 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Music While We Work about?
Wang’s work investigates the ways in which sound and listening can play pivotal roles in shaping social space. For Music While We Work, Wang assembled a group of retired workers from a Taiwanese ...
Who directed Music While We Work?
Music While We Work was directed by Wan Hong-Kai.
How long is Music While We Work?
Music While We Work has a runtime of 0 hours and 39 minutes (39 minutes total).
When was Music While We Work released?
Music While We Work was released on January 1, 2011 in theaters.