Building the American Dream
Across Texas an unstoppable construction boom drives urban sprawl and luxury high-rises. Its dirty secret: abuse of immigrant labor. BUILDING THE AMERICAN DREAM captures a turning point as a movement forms to fight widespread construction industry injustices. Grieving their son, a Mexican family campaigns for a life-and-death safety ordinance. A Salvadorian electrician couple owed thousands in back pay fights for their children’s future. A bereaved son battles to protect others from his family's preventable tragedy. A story of courage, resilience and community, the film reveals shocking truths about the hardworking immigrants who build the American Dream, of which they are excluded.
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Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.
Credits
Director: |
Chelsea Hernandez |
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Executive Producer: |
Marcy Garriott |
Producer: |
Chelsea Hernandez, Marisol Medrano |
Cinematographer: |
Erik Mauck |
Editor: |
Sarah Garrahan, Chelsea Hernandez |
Sound Designer: |
Gisela Fulla-Silvestre |
Music: |
Gil Talmi |
Principal Cast: |
Claudia, Alex, Gustavo, Jasmine Granillo, Christian |
Additional Credits: |
Consulting Editor: Carla Gutierrez, Story Consultant & Co-Editor: Manuel Tsingaris, Assistant Editor: Jessica Saldaña, Associate Producer & Assistant Editor: Nina Vizcarrondo, Photographer: Moyo Oyelola, Co-Producer: Mario Troncoso, Co-Producer: Iliana Sosa, Additional Cinematography: Juan A. Izaguirre, Assistant Editor: Anna Ramirez |
Contact
Public Film Contact: |
Chelsea Hernandez
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Publicity Contact: |
Tracy Nguyen-Chung
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