The Social Concerns Action Committee of the Universalist Unitarian Church will present a free screening of the documentary, Made in L.A. It’s the story of three Latina immigrants who join a union while working in Los Angeles sweatshops. We see them embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic labor protections from trendy clothing retailer Forever 21. In intimate verité 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. Screening begins at 6:30, Tuesday, March 26, at 740 E. Main St., Santa Paula.Free, but donations accepted. Discussion follows.