The Hand That Feeds
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.
Year: 2014
Genre: Documentary
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Director: Robin Blotnick, Rachel Lears
Cast:
Crew: Robin Blotnick (Director), Alex Rivera (Executive Producer), David Borenstein (Associate Producer), Ryan Blotnick (Original Music Composer), Patricia Benabe (Co-Producer), Rachel Lears (Director of Photography)
Runtime: 88 minutes
Release: Apr 05, 2014
IMDb: 5.20/10 by 7 users
Popularity: 1
Country: United States of America
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Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
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