The Blind Labourer explores the parallels and disparities between the whaling and lumber industries, showcasing archival footage from 1930 to 1970 of workers in forests, at sea, and in factories. The film features subtitles written in the first person by a mysterious whaler who encounters a blind lumberjack, who challenges the whales to recognize their own consciousness and intellectual capacity.
The Blind Labourer
The documentary film The Blind Labourer explores the striking similarities and stark contrasts between the whaling and lumber industries, showcasing vintage footage from 1930 to 1970 of workers in forests, at sea, and in factories.