Bread and Roses
2000, Film, 110 min, Drama, English, United States, MoviePedia score 66
The Balance of Power Is About to Change
In Los Angeles, undocumented Mexican immigrant Maya finds work as a janitor through her sister, Rosa. However, as both work non-union, conditions are grim. After enduring abuse from her superiors, Maya is open to the pro-union rhetoric offered by organiser Sam Shapiro. Rosa, meanwhile, is far less interested in clashing with management, given the needs of her family, and a rift forms between the sisters.
Directed by Ken Loach
Cast
- Pilar Padilla as Maya
- Adrien Brody as Sam Shapiro
- Elpidia Carrillo as Rosa
- Jack McGee as Bert
- Monica Rivas as Simona
- Frankie Davila as Luis
- Lillian Hurst as Anna
- Mayron Payes as Ben
- Maria Orellana as Berta
- Melody Garrett as Cynthia
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