Made in L.A.

About the Project

Made in L.A. follows the remarkable story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles garment sweatshops as they embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic labor protections from a trendy clothing retailer. In intimate verité 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.

Made in L.A. premiered nationally on PBS' POV series and has garnered much critical acclaim. During the first year following the broadcast, the filmmakers attended and/or supported hundreds of screenings with stakeholders including national partners, community organizations and educators, bringing together diverse audiences and catalyzing dialogue around local and national issues of low wage work, immigrants' rights, consumer awareness, women's empowerment and community organizing for social and economic justice.

In the current phase of outreach and community engagement, the filmmakers and their outreach team are embarking on (I) an online/viral campaign using segments of the film to engage targeted audiences, and (II) a community screening campaign to empower national partners, community organizations, student groups and faith-based groups to use Made in L.A. as a vehicle for public education and social action around issues in their communities.

The Fledgling Fund Impact

The Fledgling Fund is supporting the outreach and audience engagement for Made in L.A. because of the power of this film to inspire marginalized communities around the world to unite and speak up for their rights. The Fledgling Fund is also interested in exposing the depth and breadth of the immigrant experience in America, with the hope that we can become more compassionate and supportive for this community. We believe that Made in L.A. is a critical addition to the rich collection of immigrant and social struggle narratives and that the filmmakers' commitment to social change will lead to its success.