KNPB continues to invite interested parties to screen a variety of programs from the P.O.V. 2007 season. P.O.V. (pbs.org/pov) is the highly acclaimed series, spanning 20 seasons with award-winning documentaries featuring the works of America's best contemporary-issue independent filmmakers.
This year KNPB is partnering with First United Methodist Church to screen programs from the P.O.V. library. A facilitated discussion follows each screening.
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"Made in L.A." follows the remarkable journey of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles's garment factories and their struggle for self-empowerment as they wage a three-year battle to bring a major clothing retailer to the negotiating table.
These three women, along with other immigrant workers, came together in 2001 at L.A.'s Garment Worker Center, an advocacy group run, in many instances, by children of Asian immigrants, to take a stand for their rights. Against all odds, these seemingly defenseless workers launched a very public challenge to one of the city's flagship clothiers, calling attention to the dark side of low-wage labor north of the border.
Compelling, humorous and deeply human, "Made in L.A." is a story about immigration, the power of unity and the courage it takes to find one's voice. Visit the film's online site.  |
If you are interested in joining the lively discussions with a light supper included, RSVP to Jasmine Tua, Coordinator of Outreach by email at
or 775-784-4555.
First United Methodist Church is located at:
209 W. First Street
in downtown Reno, Nevada
These programs are a collaboration with P.O.V., the acclaimed independent non-fiction film series on PBS. |
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