Packard: The Last Shift (2014) [NR]
Featuring:
Celeste Headlee
Written by:
Brian Kaufman
Kathy Kieliszewski
Directed by:
Brian Kaufman
Release Date:
March 20, 2014
Original Title:
Packard: The Last Shift
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Detroit Free Press
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR
Runtime: 70
The Packard Motor Car Company and its 5-million square foot plant became a symbol of the American Dream in the heart of the Motor City. Packard left town in 1954, but the plant still stands as a symbol of decay. The half-mile stretch of rubble and ruin tells a story of failed politics and criminal activity, of scrappers and arsonists who went too far, and of the perseverance of one business to stick it out. The lawless plant has become a haven for street artists and curiosity seekers from around the world, including a developer from Peru.
'Packard: The Last Shift' tells the story of the Packard Plant, the once mighty home to the Packard Motor Car Company, which sits in the heart of the once mighty Detroit. Packard closed up shop in 1954 and left the city, leaving the plant behind. Over fifty years later, it's still standing as a half-mile stretch of rubble and ruin - a visual symbol of bankrupt Detroit. Along with exploring Packard's storied past and uncertain future, the movie also looks a the plant's place in Detroit lore that draws car enthusiasts, curiosity seekers and artists from all over the world.
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