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Building the American Dream (2019)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 15M

Director : Chelsea Hernandez

Synopsis

In Texas, construction workers face the deadliest conditions in the country. This documentary follows three immigrant families who are rising up to seek justice and equality in an industry rife with exploitation.

Actors

Crews

Chelsea Hernandez
Chelsea Hernandez
Director
Chelsea Hernandez
Chelsea Hernandez
Producer
Marisol Medrano
Marisol Medrano
Producer
Erik Mauck
Erik Mauck
Cinematography
Sarah Garrahan
Sarah Garrahan
Editor
Chelsea Hernandez
Chelsea Hernandez
Editor
Gisela Fulla-Silvestre
Gisela Fulla-Silvestre
Sound
Gil Talmi
Gil Talmi
Music
Joanna Rabiger
Joanna Rabiger
Writer

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