Made in L.A.

(Hecho en Los Angeles)

Almudena Carracedo / United States / 2007 / 70 min
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Synopsis

Spanish and English with Spanish subtitles

María, Lupe and Maura are three Latina immigrants struggling to survive in Los Angeles sweatshops. But 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.

About the Director
Born in Madrid, Carracedo is Emmy-award winning Director and Producer of the documentary Made in L.A. Five years in the making, Made in L.A. is her first feature documentary. Funded by ITVS, POV and the Sundance Documentary Fund, the film has received critical acclaim and international awards, including an Emmy Award, a Henry Hampton Award and a Special Mention of the Jury at the Valladolid International Film Festival. Her previous documentary on Tijuana as a border town Welcome, A Docu-Journey of Impressions received the Sterling Award for Best Short Documentary at Silverdocs Documentary Festival and screened in numerous national and international festivals. Almudena is the 2010 recipient of a prestigious United States Artists Prudential Award, and the 2008 recipient of NALIP’s (National Association of Latino Independent Producers) ESTELA Award, and has served as a jury member in several film festivals, including the Silverdocs Documentary Festival, Valladolid International Film Festival and Santiago’s International Documentary Festival in Chile (FIDOCS).
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