Maquilapolis (2006)
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Just over the border in Mexico is an area peppered with maquiladoras: massive sweatshops often owned by the world's largest multinational corporations. Carmen and Lourdes work at maquiladoras in Tijuana, and it is there that they try to balance the struggle for survival with their own radicalization in this documentary.
Director: Vicky Funari, Sergio de la Torre
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: March 3, 2006
Cinematography: Sophie E. Constantinou
Country: Mexico, United States of America
Original Language: es
Keywords
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More Films by Director: Vicky Funari, Sergio de la Torre
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maquilapolis about?
- Just over the border in Mexico is an area peppered with maquiladoras: massive sweatshops often owned by the world's largest multinational corporations. Carmen and Lourdes work at maquiladoras in Tijuana, and it is there that they try to balance the struggle for survival with their own radicalization in this documentary.
- Who directed Maquilapolis?
- Maquilapolis was directed by Vicky Funari, Sergio de la Torre.
- How long is Maquilapolis?
- Maquilapolis has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Maquilapolis?
- Maquilapolis is a Documentary film.
- Where was Maquilapolis produced?
- Maquilapolis was produced in Mexico, United States of America.