Movies and TvShows featuring "general-motors" theme.
A group of criminals are brought together for a job, but things go wrong, leading to paranoia and uncovering of a larger conspiracy in the automobile industry.
In Manta, Manta, two young men and their girlfriends find themselves immersed in a comical street racing rivalry. Fueled by envy and a love for cars, they navigate the world of noisy engines, car crashes, and hilarious pranks. With an Opel Manta as their weapon of choice, they race against rivals and attempt to outdo each other in the ultimate show of machismo. This German comedy explores the themes of friendship, rivalry, and young love in the backdrop of street racing culture.
American Factory is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the clash of cultures between American and Chinese workers in an automotive factory in Ohio.
Roger & Me is a comedic documentary that explores the devastating effects of corporate downsizing on the working class in Flint, Michigan. The film follows filmmaker Michael Moore as he sets out on a quest to confront Roger Smith, the Chairman of General Motors, about the company's decision to close several plants in Flint, leading to widespread unemployment and poverty. Moore's pursuit of Smith is met with excuses, disappointment, and a stark reminder of the stark class differences in American society.
Detropia is a documentary film that explores the economic decline and urban decay of Detroit, focusing on the lives of its residents and the impact of deindustrialization on the city. It follows various individuals, including artists, protesters, workers, and business owners, as they navigate the challenges of unemployment, corporate downsizing, and civic pride. The film captures the stark contrast between the city's past as a thriving industrial center and its present state of economic crisis.
The inside story of the last days of a General Motors plant in Moraine, Ohio, as lived by the people who worked the line.
Over-the-top 1950s “Populuxe” advertisement for General Motors. A woman falls asleep and dreams of a glorious future of perfect products, including a variety of shiny futuristic dream cars and Frigidaire’s fully automated “Kitchen of the Future.” The film debuted at the 1956 General Motors "Motorama" event in New York City.
Documentary short film showing the production of cars at a Chevrolet factory in the mid 1930s.
John Z DeLorean’s extraordinary and doomed attempt to build the sports car of the future in 1980s Northern Ireland is the stuff of legend. A buccaneering American entrepreneur, DeLorean had film star looks, a famous fashion model as a wife, and an enormous ego that drove him to rival the giants of the US car industry.
Welcome to this very special place, EPCOT Center, Walt Disney’s dream is now a reality. Epcot Center has two major themed areas, Future World, A showplace for new ideas, and new technologies. World Showcase presents a colorful array of architectural styles and landmarks, a true community of nations. In this Souvenir VHS Cassette, we get a look at EPCOT Center as it appeared in 1983.
Brothers on the Line is a documentary that explores the lives and struggles of trade unionists in the auto industry, focusing on their fight for social justice, civil rights, and better working conditions. It delves into the history of labor unions and their impact on the middle class, as well as the challenges faced by workers in the face of strikes, pension issues, and healthcare concerns amidst the dominance of major car manufacturers like General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Chrysler. The film provides a comprehensive look at the important role played by labor unions in safeguarding the rights and welfare of auto industry workers.
Car fantasies
In Ballet Robotique, the graceful movements of giant assembly line robots are perfectly synchronized to classical music recorded by London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
With Babies and Banners: Story of the Women's Emergency Brigade(1979)
With Babies and Banners: Story of the Women's Emergency Brigade is a 1979 documentary film directed by Lorraine Gray about the General Motors sit-down strike in 1936–1937 that focuses uniquely on the role of women using archival footage and interviews. It provides an inside look at women's roles in the strike. The film was one of the first to put together archival footage with contemporary interviews of participants and helped spur a series of films on left and labor history in the US utilizing this technique. The film was also important in helping bring into view the history of American women being active in the public sphere, particularly in union and labor actions. The film was, further, ground breaking because it was produced and directed by women. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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