U.S.
Synopsis: Runaway shops
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Bonecrusher (2009)
72m; U.S.
Director: Mike Fountain
Synopsis (IMDB): In the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a young coal miner toils a mile underground. Despite the harsh working conditions, Lucas Chaffin takes fierce pride in doing the job once done by the man he loves more than anything, his father. Lucas’ father, nicknamed “Bonecrusher,” was a strong, handsome man. Now he’s withered and sick; coal dust has ravaged his lungs. As life slips away, his greatest concern isn’t for himself; it is for Lucas’ safety. Bonecrusher is an intimate and moving account of the love between a father and son and the powerful bond they share, a bond that is put to the test.
Contact: WriteBrain Films 888-612-6224; info@writebrainfilms.com http://www.writebrainfilms.com
Bolivia (2001)
75m; Argentina
Director: Adrián Caetano
Synopsis: A Bolivian immigrant working illegally as a cook in a small restaurant in Buenos Aires suffers abuse and discrimination from its customers.
Boiler Room (1992)
U.S.
Director: John Sjogren
Synopsis: The boiler room is from where telemarketers make their sales pitches. This film depicts an uncaring profession – where getting the almighty dollar is the primary objective – inside or outside of the law, and, no matter who’s.
Born in East L.A. (1987)
85m; U.S.
Director: Cheech Marin
Cast: Cheech Marin, Daniel Stern and Paul Rodriguez
Synopsis (IMDB): Rudy is an American of Mexican descent who is caught up in an immigration raid on a factory. Deported to Mexico as an illegal immigrant, he has no way of proving that he is in fact an American citizen, and is forced to rely on his cunning to sneak his way back home.
Bordertown (2006)
112m; U.S.
Director: Gregory Nava
Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Antonio Banderas, Maya Zapata, Martin Sheen
Synopsis: A journalist investigates a series of murders near American-owned factories on the border of Juarez and El Paso.
Border Incident (1949)
94m; U.S.
Director: Anthony Mann
Cast: Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy and Howard Da Silva
Synopsis: Mexican and American federal agents tackle a vicious gang exploiting illegal farm workers in southern California.
Building Hope
Synopsis: Documentary about the history of community development corporations and their origins in community protest.
Bound By Promises: Contemporary Slavery in Rural Brazil (2006)
17m; Brazil
Director: Christine Umali
Synopsis: Story of men who set out in search of work and are taken to isolated ranches in Brazil, only to find that they have been lured into debt bondage.
Contact: christine@witness.org 718 783 2000 x.342 (Work)
The Boss of It All (2006)
99m; Denmark
Director: Lars von Trier
Cast: Jens Albinus, Peter Gantzler, Friðrik Þór Friðriksson
Synopsis: An IT company hires an actor to serve as the company’s president in order to help the business get sold to a cranky Icelander.
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