Actividad cultural/lingüística: Documentales "Made in LA" y "Victims of Fashion"

MADE IN LA
(Dir. Almuneda Carracedo, 70 minutes
, USA) Made in L.A. 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 a mega-trendy clothing retailer. In intimate verite style, Made in L.A. reveals the impact of 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.



* In Spanish and English with bilingual subtitles.

For more information and to view trailer visit: http://www.madeinla.com
Co-presented with Global Exchange, Instituto Laboral de la Raza and Active Voice




VICTIMS OF FASHION
(Dir. Tyler Garner, Jarrel Phillips, Jay Yu, Tania Cervantes, 5 min, USA)
Victims of Fashion is about local sweatshops and the effects they have on the workers and our economy. Our goal is to raise awareness that the problem is not only in developing countries, but a local problem as well.
Produced in BAVC's NEXT GEN YouthLink Program

March 1st, 7pm, Brava Theatre

2781 24th Street, San Francisco


Day of ticket sales only.
Box Office opens 30 min before show time.
Sliding scale: $5-$10
http://www.LatinoFilmFestival.org


http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/02/15/18479416.php