The Gig Is Up

A deeply human, eye-opening documentary on the platform economy that reveals the true costs behind digital disruption through the lives of workers worldwide connected to Uber, Amazon and Deliveroo. From food delivery and ride-hailing to AI image tagging, millions participate in task-based online work across the globe. The gig economy is worth well over 5 trillion USD globally and continues to grow. Yet the stories of the workers powering this tech revolution have been largely overlooked. Who are the people behind this shadow workforce? The film shines a light on their experiences. Enticed by promises of flexible hours, independence, and control over time and earnings, workers worldwide discover a far different reality. Working conditions can be hazardous, pay can shift without notice, and workers can be effectively terminated via deactivation or a poor rating. Through a compelling, global cast, the documentary asks whether the magic of the technology we're sold is truly magical.