Bread and Roses
“The Balance of Power Is About to Change”
2000•1h 50m•6.3•Released
ComedyDrama
In Los Angeles, undocumented Mexican immigrant Maya finds work as a janitor through her sister, Rosa. However, as both work non-union, conditions are grim. After enduring abuse from her superiors, Maya is open to the pro-union rhetoric offered by organiser Sam Shapiro. Rosa, meanwhile, is far less interested in clashing with management, given the needs of her family, and a rift forms between the sisters.
Director
Ken Loach
Writer
Paul Laverty
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$1M
Languages
English, Spanish
Studio
Parallax Pictures
Cast
Pilar Padilla
Maya
Adrien Brody
Sam Shapiro
Jack McGee
Bert
Monica Rivas
Simona
Frankie Davila
Luis
Lillian Hurst
Anna
Maria Orellana
Berta
Melody Garrett
Cynthia
Elpidia Carrillo
Rosa
George López
Perez
Rosa Ayala
Janitor
Mayron Payes
Ben
Blake Clark
Mr. Griffin
Gigi Jackman
Dolores
Beverly Reynolds
Ella
Production
Company
Parallax Pictures
Company
Road Movies
Company
Tornasol Media
Company
Alta Films
Producer
Rebecca O'Brien
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