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Across Texas, an unstoppable construction boom drives urban sprawl and luxury high-rises with its dirty secret: abuse of immigrant labor. Building the American Dream captures a turning point as a movement forms to fight widespread construction industry injustices. Grieving their son, a Mexican family campaign for a life-and-death safety ordinance; A Salvadorian electrician couple owed thousands in back pay fights for their children’s future; A bereaved son battles to protect others from his family's preventable tragedy. A story of courage, resilience, and community, the film reveals shocking truths about the hardworking immigrants who build the American Dream, of which they are excluded. Latino Public Broadcasting Films Showcase.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    73 minutes
  • Language
    English; Spanish w/ English subtitles
  • Country
    USA
  • Director
    Chelsea Hernandez
  • Screenwriter
    Joanna Rabiger
  • Producer
    Chelsea Hernandez, Marisol Medrano
  • Executive Producer
    Marcy Garriott
  • Filmmaker
    Chelsea Hernandez
  • Cinematographer
    Chelsea Hernandez; Erik Mauck
  • Editor
    Sarah Garrahan, Chelsea Hernandez
  • Composer
    Gil Talmi