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Sept. 23: Free Screening of Made in L.A. (Hecho en L.A.); New York, N.Y.

Please join us at a screening of the powerful film Made in L.A. (Hecho en L.A.), presented in partnership with Arts Engine and the North Star Fund, on Tuesday, September 23, at 7 p.m.

Directed by Almudena Carracedo and produced by Carracedo and Robert Bahar, the Emmy-nominated documentary depicts María, Lupe and Maura, three Latina immigrants struggling to survive in Los Angeles sweatshops. One day, determined to win basic labor protections, they embark on a three-year odyssey that will transform their lives forever. 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.

After the screening, the filmmakers will talk about the innovative fundraising and outreach strategies they employed to make their gripping film.

What: Film screening of Made in L.A. (2007, 70 minutes, in Spanish and English with bilingual subtitles) and Q&A with filmmakers
When: Tuesday, September 23, 7 p.m.
Where: North Star Fund, 520 Eighth Avenue (between 36th and 37th streets), 22nd floor,
New York

The screening is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to: felix@artsengine.net.

For more information about the film, please go to: www.madeinla.com.

Starts09/23/2008
Ends09/23/2008
IssuesEconomic Justice, Family & Society, Gender/Women, Human Rights, Immigration, International, Racial Justice
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Contactfelix@artsengine.net

Posted on August 28, 2008 in Film / Screening by fendara