Their description: “Anya Parampil speaks with journalist Ollie Vargas in La Paz, Bolivia about the historic victory of the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) party in the October 18 elections. They discuss the role of Bolivia’s social movements in overturning the coup regime that came to power in 2019, as well as the expectations of average […]

Their description: “Somos Una América tells the story of people from across the Americas who are working to resist U.S. militarization in the Western Hemisphere. The film offers a hopeful outlook and illustrates the power of an emerging anti-militarization movement that is coordinating across borders to build a new world.”

My thoughts: It speaks for itself. I wouldn’t waste my time watching much of this, but you can see all you need to see from 45:30-47:00

My thoughts: This is a powerful compilation of clips that cover the Immigrant Rights Marches of 2006. While this is a relatively short film, through a series of personal narratives, it provides a glimpse into the complex lives of the people who are usually just referred to as amorphous “immigrants.” Their description: “Help us caption […]

One of too many examples of essential workers treated as expendable workers (see more videos like this on twitter at UFW #wefeedyou) Their description: “The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) is a worker-based human rights organization internationally recognized for its achievements in the fields of corporate social responsibility, community organizing, and sustainable food. The CIW […]

This is an exceptional documentary that reveals what it means to live and work along the U.S.-Mexico border—powerful.  The director powerfully captures the blood, sweat, and resilience of the Mexican women who work in the so-called “maquilas.” Their description: “Just over the border in Mexico is an area peppered with maquiladoras: massive factories often owned […]