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Oct. 10, Washington DC: Center for Social Media To Screen Made in L.A.

The Center for Social Media will screen the new documentary Made in L.A. as part of the 2007 DC Labor FilmFest.

Meet filmmakers and leaders in labor and human rights!

WHEN: Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 6:00 pm

WHERE: Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW

WHAT: Made in L.A. follows the remarkable story of three Latina immigrants working in garment sweatshops as they embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic labor protections from trendy clothing retailer Forever 21. Compelling, humorous, and deeply human, Made in L.A. is a story about immigration, the power of unity and the courage it takes to raise your voice. In English and Spanish with bilingual subtitles.

Post-film discussion with filmmakers Almudena Carracedo and Robert Bahar; Margy Waller, Co-Founder of Inclusion and Director of the Mobility Agenda; and Michele Waslin, Director of Immigration Policy, National Council of La Raza (invited).

The DC Labor FilmFest, now in its 7th year, is screening 30 films about work and workers from around the world. The Labor FilmFest runs through October 17, with screenings at the American Film Institute and other venues. Full schedule at www.dclabor.org.

SPONSORS: Presented by the Center for Social Media and Active Voice. Co-sponsored by Inclusion, Center for Community Change, National Council of La Raza, DC Lawyer Chapter of American Constitution Society for Law and Policy, the Center for Law and Social Policy, and POV.

INFORMATION: See http://www.centerforsocialmedia.org/events/2007_ labor_ff/724.

Starts10/10/2007
Ends10/10/2007
IssuesEconomic Justice, Family & Society, Human Rights, Immigration, Politics/Government, Labor, Latino
Homepagewww.centerforsocialmedia.org
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Posted on September 28, 2007 in Film / Screening by jengallardo