Almudena Carracedo

Made in L.A. is an Emmy award-winning documentary 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 labour protections from trendy clothing retailer Forever 21. In intimate observational style, the film reveals the impact of the struggle on each woman’s life as they are gradually transformed by the experience. Compelling, humourous, and deeply human, Made in L.A. is a story about immigration, the power of unity, and the courage it takes to find your voice. As seen through the eyes of María, Maura and Lupe, the workers' struggle for basic economic justice and personal dignity yields hope and growth, but it is also fraught with disappointments and dangers. The long campaign becomes a turning point from victimization to empowerment.

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