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Rating: 5.214/10 by 7 users

The Hand That Feeds (2014)

Behind the scenes of a popular deli on New York's Upper East Side, undocumented immigrant workers face sublegal wages, dangerous machinery, and abusive managers. Mild-mannered sandwich maker Mahoma López has never been interested in politics, but in Jan. 2012, he convinces a small group of his co-workers to fight back. Risking deportation and the loss of livelihood, the workers team up with a diverse crew of innovative young organizers and take the unusual step of forming an independent union, launching themselves on a journey that will test the limits of their resolve. In one rollercoaster year, they must overcome a shocking betrayal and a two month lockout. Lawyers will battle in backroom negotiations, Occupy Wall Street protesters will take over the restaurant, and a picket line will divide the neighborhood. If they can win a contract, it will set a historic precedent for low-wage workers across the country. But whatever happens, Mahoma and his compañeros won't be exploited again.

Directing:
  • Robin Blotnick
  • Rachel Lears
Writing:
Stars:
Release Date: Sat, Apr 05, 2014

Rating: 5.214/10 by 7 users

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Country:
United States of America
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Runtime: 01 hour 28 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Plot Keyword: immigration, labor, woman director

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