Anyone who is an independent contractor-ESL teacher, stair builder, grip- will know how important other sub-contractors can be to thier livelihoods and..health.  Yes, there is never a guarantee in business but when it goes down like this, it really pisses Peggy Archer , indie filmmaker and industry pro, off:

Today’s LA Times hit me like a hammer*, and it wasn’t so much of a surprise as it was a confirmation in my not having much faith in humanity these days:

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Of course the suits looted the company. Of course.

You know, if I lose my health insurance** and pension qualifying hours and have to double pay taxes because one of these mother****ers wanted a tacky $100,000 car and a mostly plastic bimbo, I’m going to scour the earth to find the guy.

This is when it hits home.