Bread and Roses

The Balance of Power Is About to Change

• Rated 6.3 out of 10
• Movie
• 2000
• 1h 50m
• 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.

Director

Ken Loach

Starring

Pilar Padilla, Adrien Brody, Jack McGee, Monica Rivas