‘Union Town’ Review: Energetic Labor Documentary Rounds Out 50-Year Trilogy

Director Barbara Kopple has premiered her latest labor documentary, Union Town, at the Venice Film Festival. This energetic film completes a cinematic trilogy spanning fifty years, showcasing Kopple at the height of her powers. The documentary examines organized labor by studying the shared and disparate interests of workers within the gig economy. Specifically, the film focuses on the challenges and dynamics involving UPS, Amazon, and various apps, serving as an essential study of modern workforce organization.