The Fields of Immokalee

The Fields of Immokalee poster

For decades, migrant workers have worked the fields of Immokalee, harvesting tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, oranges and other produce that is then shipped across the United States of America. Many of the workers are undocumented, and attempting to keep their jobs even as federal migration crackdowns hover over the town. The Fields of Immokalee film follows the daily lives of tomato workers, from the 5:00am trips to the parking lot in hopes of finding day labor, to work sessions in the scorching mid-day heat, to child detention centers for migrant youth that have been separated from their families. Via these vignettes, the film offers insight into the most volatile political issue of our time.

Director: Samuel George
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min

Cast

Editing: Jeff Cook
Original Language: en

Keywords

undocumented immigrant, farmer, farming, worker's rights, working immigrants, undocumented worker, workers, farmers rights

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fields of Immokalee about?
For decades, migrant workers have worked the fields of Immokalee, harvesting tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, oranges and other produce that is then shipped across the United States of America. Many of the workers are undocumented, and attempting to keep their jobs even as federal migration crackdowns hover over the town. The Fields of Immokalee film follows the daily lives of tomato workers, from the 5:00am trips to the parking lot in hopes of finding day labor, to work sessions in the scorching mid-day heat, to child detention centers for migrant youth that have been separated from their families. Via these vignettes, the film offers insight into the most volatile political issue of our time.
Who directed The Fields of Immokalee?
The Fields of Immokalee was directed by Samuel George.
Who stars in The Fields of Immokalee?
The Fields of Immokalee stars Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg.
How long is The Fields of Immokalee?
The Fields of Immokalee has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is The Fields of Immokalee?
The Fields of Immokalee is a Documentary film.