Made in L.A. follows the remarkable story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles sweatshops as they embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic labor protections from a mega-trendy clothing retailer. In intimate verite style, Made in L.A. reveals the impact of the struggle on each woman’s life as they are gradually transformed by the experience. Compelling, humorous, deeply human, Made in L.A. is a story about immigration, the power of unity, and the courage it takes to find your voice.

Lupe Hernandez, Maura Colorado and Maria Pineda, these three women, along with other immigrant workers, come together at L.A.'s Garment Worker Center to take a stand for their rights. Against all odds, these seemingly defenseless workers launch a very public challenge (a lawsuit and a boycott) to one of the city's flagship clothiers, calling attention to the dark side of low-wage labor north of the U.S.-Mexico border and revealing the social fault lines of the new globalization.

Almudena Carracedo (Director, Producer) - Born in Madrid (Spain), Carracedo is an award winning documentary filmmaker and scholar trained in film production in Paris and Madrid. In 2000 she came to the U.S. to work on her doctoral dissertation. Five years in the making, Made in L.A. is her first feature documentary, which has received critical acclaim and has been internationally awarded. For more information about the film, visit: http://www.madeinla.com