Nothing appeals to people more than wanting to be their own boss. I know this, because as a freelance writer , it’s the No. 1 comment that I get when explaining my daily life. Only, the reality of self-employment is far from how it’s dreamed when it’s not out of choice, but desperation.examines the world of predatory zero-hour contracts, and how the new normal of precarious employment through the gig economy can destroy an otherwise solid family.
the entire film is deeply affecting – I watched most of it through tears. We see this family sink further into despair and fall apart, not because of a lack of love, understanding or communication – but because of a system that disenfranchises the poor and destroys their lives. Because this film is so rooted in real experiences of delivery drivers and gig workers you know to not expect much joy at all.
Loach, now 83, has been making political films since 1967. It would be easy to assume he might lose his touch over the course of 50 years, or not understand the everyday life of the working class, butalmost feels too real. If you’ve shopped online and have opted for same-day delivery or if you’ve used a ride-sharing app, it’s almost impossible to watch the film and not feel a veil lifting, even though the evil of these companies is no secret.
GlobeArts Gig economy=no benefits, no job security