Car Wash (2008)
In the spring of 2008, car wash workers throughout Los Angeles formed the Carwash Workers Organizing Committee of the United Steelworkers (USW), a precursor to eventual plans to unionize the informal workers of a multi-million dollar industry rampant with exploitation. Most of these workers are undocumented migrants from Central America whose aspirations have led them to washing cars in the city of angels. This experimental documentary, shot on Super 8 film, journeys into a city defined by as much by cars as it is immigrant labor to offer a quiet commentary on the relationship between class, place, and work.
Director: Brett Story
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: January 1, 2008
Country: United States of America, Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Car Wash about?
- In the spring of 2008, car wash workers throughout Los Angeles formed the Carwash Workers Organizing Committee of the United Steelworkers (USW), a precursor to eventual plans to unionize the informal workers of a multi-million dollar industry rampant with exploitation. Most of these workers are undocumented migrants from Central America whose aspirations have led them to washing cars in the city of angels. This experimental documentary, shot on Super 8 film, journeys into a city defined by as much by cars as it is immigrant labor to offer a quiet commentary on the relationship between class, place, and work.
- Who directed Car Wash?
- Car Wash was directed by Brett Story.
- How long is Car Wash?
- Car Wash has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is Car Wash?
- Car Wash is a Documentary film.
- Where was Car Wash produced?
- Car Wash was produced in United States of America, Canada.