3/1: Int'l Latino Film Society - Exciting Film Event in SF!

Made in L.A.

Don't miss it! 

Invited Guests: Filmmakers Almudena Carracedo and Robert Bahar

Preceded by local short film, Victims of Fashion, Produced in BAVC's NEXT GEN YouthLink Program.
Followed by a Q&A session.


"An excellent documentary... about basic human dignity" -NEW YORK TIMES


"A rousing true story of solidarity, perseverance and triumph" -VARIETY


*Henry Hampton Award for Excellence in Film and Digital Media, Council on Foundations 


*Winner, Special Mention of the Jury, Valladolid International Film Festival

MADE IN LA
(Dir. Almuneda Carracedo, 70 minutes
, USA)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 verite 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.



* In Spanish and English with bilingual subtitles.

For more information and to view trailer visit: http://www.madeinla.com
Co-presented with Global Exchange, Instituto Laboral de la Raza and Active Voice



VICTIMS OF FASHION
(Dir. Tyler Garner, Jarrel Phillips, Jay Yu, Tania Cervantes, 5 min, USA)
Victims of Fashion is about local sweatshops and the effects they have on the workers and our economy. Our goal is to raise awareness that the problem is not only in developing countries, but a local problem as well.
Produced in BAVC's NEXT GEN YouthLink Program

March 1st, 7pm, Brava Theatre

2781 24th Street, San Francisco

Day of ticket sales only.
Box Office opens 30 min before show time.
Sliding scale: $5-$10
http://www.LatinoFilmFestival.org

Save the Date: The 12th edition of the International Latino Film Festival, November 7-23, 2008.