Made in L.A. (2007)

Name: Made in L.A.
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2007-01-01

1h 10m

Running Time

Plot.

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 verité 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.

Where to Watch.

Rent

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Streaming in:
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Cast & Crew.

Almudena Carracedo

Director / Writer

Robert Bahar

Writer

Lisa Leeman

Writer

Joseph Julián González

Composer

Kim Roberts

Editor

Details.

Release Date
January 1, 2007

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 10m

Genres
Documentary

Last updated: 2025-02-15

This Movie Is About.

immigrant

labor

sweatshop

woman director

labor activist

Wiki.

Made in L.A. is a 2007 documentary film that tells the story of three Latina immigrants as they wage a battle against their employer, a Los Angeles garment factory. After years of domestic abuse and meager salaries, Lupe Hernandez, Maura Colorado, and María Pineda join together in their struggle for self-empowerment and negotiated working conditions.

Made in L.A. was written, directed, and produced by Almudena Carracedo and was aired as part of PBS's P.O.V. documentary series.