Bread and Roses (2000)

The Balance of Power Is About to Change

• Comedy
• Drama

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.

Rating

6.3 / 10 (148 votes)

Release date

September 14, 2000

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

English

Director

Ken Loach

Status

Released