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Nightshift
While most of us are sleeping, nearly 15 million Americans are heading off to work. Experience the hidden human side of the 24-hour economy through the eyes of five night-shift workers, as they share observations, feelings and aspirations about their unique lives and issues that impact us all.
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Nightshift
Nightshift
Nightshift
Experience the hidden human side of the 24-hour economy through the eyes of five night-shift workers
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Nightshift
Katheryn’s job is to help the world’s packages get to their destinations on time as a night supervisor for the UPS processing center at the Ontario airport.
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A night custodian at one of L.A.’s downtown skyscrapers, Veronica is one of the many anonymous faces that clean up office cubicles once the daytime shift ends for the rest of us. Veronica finds peace and quiet at night, but also, at times, danger.
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Vincent’s life is a bit upside down thanks to his job on the night shift. As the sun sets over the city, Vincent arrives to work as a construction supervisor at the site of the future Los Angeles Rams Stadium.
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A baker at Bub and Grandma’s, Harriet’s starts her day at 3 a.m. with a solitary run to clear her mind. At the bakery, she works alongside others, and while it’s hectic, she enjoys the communal nature of the work.
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The Night Shift in Los Angeles: A Mixed Picture Emerges
While most people are sleeping in their cozy beds, there is a whole segment of society that is awake and keeping the city moving. In the big picture, how does night work affect the economy and society as a whole?
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Nightshift
There is a tranquility that radiates throughout the city after-hours that can be both beautiful and lonely. Places that are normally bustling with people stand uninhabited, creating a surreal landscape that most never see.
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Nightshift
While most people are sleeping in their cozy beds, there is a whole segment of society that is awake and keeping the city moving. In the big picture, how does night work affect the economy and society as a whole?
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