Against the Machine

At war against Napoleon near bankrupt English mill-masters experiment with a new factory system acquiring machines to replace men. A young worker leads the Luddites attacking mills and smashing machines. With increased assaults and even murder North England feels the grip of terrorism. Government agents attempt to suppress the rebellion. In 1812 there are more British troops in North England than fighting Napoleon in Europe. Against the Machine relates the story of the diverse characters caught in this conflict. It unveils the rank exploitation which marked the Industrial Revolution. Timely, intense and reflective of another, technological revolution: our own.

In razboi impotriva lui Napoleon, aproape de falimentul mesterilor englezi de fabrica experimenteaza cu un nou sistem fabrica care achizitioneaza masini pentru a inlocui barbatii. Un tanar muncitor ii conduce pe luditi atacand morile si masinile de spart.