Human Rights Research Network Film Series
Wednesday September 16: Made in LA
Community Screening Sponsored by the American Friends Service
Committee
Discussants: Lori Khamala (American Friends Service Committee &
Interfaith Immigration Coalition) and Stephen J. Sills (Department of
Sociology)
“Made in L.A. an Emmy-winning documentary that follows the remarkable
story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles 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 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.”
Official Movie Site: http://www.madeinla.com/
All films at 6:30 in Sullivan Science Building Room 101 unless
otherwise indicated
Interfaith Immigration Coalition) and Stephen J. Sills (Department of
Sociology)
“Made in L.A. an Emmy-winning documentary that follows the remarkable
story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles 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 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.”
Official Movie Site: http://www.madeinla.com/
All films at 6:30 in Sullivan Science Building Room 101 unless
otherwise indicated
More information at http://groups.google.com/group/UNCG_HRRN
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