Why is minimum wage important?
In 2013, Seattle became ground zero for the heated national debate about increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour. THE VALUE OF WORK gives voice to supporters and the opponents, including the mayor, an activist city councilwoman, small business owners, and minimum-wage workers affected by the unprecedented legislation.
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Directed by Steve James
Producer: Elizabeth Stanton
Director of Photography: Dana Kupper
Editor: John Farbrother
Music: Joshua Abrams