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The Work in Progress

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The Work in Progress is a searching portrait of America at a moment of profound uncertainty, and a hopeful exploration of what we owe one another as our country faces unprecedented challenges. Inspired by Robert Reich's curiosity and humanity, it is a testament to the power of listening, civic engagement, and the belief that our shared future is still ours to shape. The film begins with Prof. Reich asking: "What do we owe each other?" What follows is a journey to find out.
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Ian Cheney

Director

Robert Reich

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Meredith DeSalazar

Producer

Elliot Kirschner

Producer

Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse

Producer

Robert Reich

Executive Producer
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Synopsis The Work in Progress is a searching portrait of America at a moment of profound uncertainty, and a hopeful exploration of what we owe one another as our country faces unprecedented challenges. Inspired by Robert Reich's curiosity and humanity, it is a testament to the power of listening, civic engagement, and the belief that our shared future is still ours to shape. The film begins with Prof. Reich asking: "What do we owe each other?" What follows is a journey to find out.
Director
Ian Cheney
Producer
Meredith DeSalazar, Elliot Kirschner, Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse
Distributor
Abramorama
Production Co
Wicked Delicate Films, CoffeeKlatch Productions, Inequality Media Civic Action
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 4, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 30m
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