directed by: Ken Loach, year: 2000
actors: Pilar Padilla, Adrien Brody, Elpidia Carrillo

Bread and Roses is a poignant drama directed by Ken Loach that explores the struggles of immigrant workers in Los Angeles. The film follows Maya, an undocumented Mexican immigrant, who joins her sister in the fight for labor rights. Through their journey, the film highlights the harsh realities faced by janitorial workers and the importance of solidarity and activism in the face of exploitation. Loach's storytelling brings to light the human cost of economic inequality and the resilience of marginalized communities.

Drama, Social Commentary, Labor Rights, Immigration, Activism