Maquilapolis
"A City of Factories"
Originally released in 2006. Maquilapolis is a documentary film. directed by Sergio de la Torre. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Just over the border in Mexico is an area peppered with maquiladoras: massive sweatshops often owned by the world's largest multinational corporations. Carmen and Lourdes work at maquiladoras in Tijuana, and it is there that they try to balance the struggle for survival with their own radicalization in this documentary.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maquilapolis about?
Just over the border in Mexico is an area peppered with maquiladoras: massive sweatshops often owned by the world's largest multinational corporations. Carmen and Lourdes work at maquiladoras in Ti...
Who directed Maquilapolis?
Maquilapolis was directed by Sergio de la Torre.
How long is Maquilapolis?
Maquilapolis has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Maquilapolis released?
Maquilapolis was released on March 3, 2006 in theaters.