Immigrant Rights Film Screening: Made in LA

Submitted by nikki on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 11:39am
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Date: 
Sunday, July 12, 2009 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location : 
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The Comite de Mujeres Patricia Marin, a project of Union Del Barrio, presents the film:  "Made in LA"
Sunday 7/12/09  Time: 3:00pm
Location: The Centro Cultural Pancho Villa
2100 Maple Ave. LA, CA 90011
Film Screening: Made In LA

Made in L.A. is an Emmy award-winning feature documentary (70 min) that follows the remarkable story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles garment sweatshops as they embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic labor protections from trendy clothing retailer Forever 21. In intimate observational style, Made in L.A. reveals the impact20of the struggle on each woman’s life as they are gradually transformed by the experience. Compelling, humorous, deeply human, Made in L.A. is a story about immigration, the power of unity, and the courage it takes to find your voice.