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Across Texas, an unstoppable construction boom drives urban sprawl and luxury high-rises. Its dirty secret: abuse of immigrant labor. BUILDING THE AMERICAN DREAM captures a turning point as a movement forms to fight widespread construction industry injustices.
Sep 15, 2020 · BUILDING THE AMERICAN DREAM is a feature documentary that follows three immigrant families who are rising up to seek justice and equality in an industry rife with...
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- Building the American Dream
Building the American Dream: Directed by Chelsea Hernandez. With Greg Abbott, Sharon Block, Rickey D. Callahan, John Corker. In Texas, construction workers face the deadliest conditions in the country.
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- Documentary
- Chelsea Hernandez
- 2019-03-10
Sep 15, 2020 · Now a new film, “Building the American Dream” is giving us a firsthand look at the fight for fair working conditions and the abuse of immigrant labor. Airing as part of Voces — the acclaimed...
BUILDING THE AMERICAN DREAM captures a turning point as a movement forms to fight widespread construction industry injustices. Grieving their son, a Mexican family campaigns for a life-and-death safety ordinance.
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- Chelsea Hernandez
An eye-opener about the abuse of workers whose immigration status makes them victims. Mar 12, 2019. Building the American Dream probes shocking, often dangerous safety lapses in the Texas...
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- Documentary
A film that exposes the abuse and exploitation of immigrant labor in the Texas construction industry. Through the stories of workers and their families, the film reveals the human costs of a failing labor and immigration system in the US.
