Feature documentary Safe Sets: Dying To Work In The Film Industry is now available on Amazon Prime for rent or purchase. In the film, Doctor Paul Heinzelmann investigates hazardous working conditions in Hollywood, and discovers untold stories of enormous personal sacrifice and life-threatening risks for those working in an industry that brings us the movies and TV shows we cherish.
In addition to Heinzelmann’s own journey and research, Safe Sets: Dying to Work in the Film Industry provides historic context and features candid interviews with actors Jon Hamm and John Malkovich, alongside crewmembers and public health experts. A must-watch for anyone who loves film and filmmaking, the feature doc presents a case for change and the fundamental shifts that will create healthier conditions for filmworkers everywhere.
“With Safe Sets now available on Prime Video, our film can become a rallying cry for real change,” notes Heinzelmann. “The stories we’ve uncovered show not only lives lost, but the damage to overall well-being that prevents people in this industry from living and thriving with a higher quality of life. The future of the industry depends on making that change.”
“A film driven to improve the lives of all of us working in this industry.” – Actor Jon Hamm
“An important and overdue look at what is needed to protect the lives of those who perform death-defying stunts in the film industry.” – Actor/Producer Chris Cooper
“[Safe Sets] addresses the overall impact of the uniquely chaotic, high-stakes world of big-budget entertainment production” – Boston Globe Journalist James Sullivan
The film has enjoyed an award-winning festival run and has become a cornerstone of industry-focused screenings with accompanying discussions, most recently organized by the DGC at the TIFF Lightbox Theater in Toronto. The film’s website features additional information about the documentary, including a resources page that lists organizations working to change the industry for the better.
Find out more at www.safesetsmovie.org.
