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Bread and Roses (2000)

"The Balance of Power Is About to Change"

6.320001h 50mEN
ComedyDrama

Directed by Ken Loach

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

EN

Release

September 14, 2000

Director

Ken Loach

Official Trailer

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Overview

Maya is a quick-witted young woman who comes over the Mexican border without papers and makes her way to the LA home of her older sister Rosa. Rosa gets Maya a job as a janitor: a non-union janitorial service has the contract, the foul-mouthed supervisor can fire workers on a whim, and the service-w...

Cast

Pilar Padilla

Pilar Padilla

Maya

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

Sam Shapiro

Jack McGee

Jack McGee

Bert

Monica Rivas

Monica Rivas

Simona

Frankie Davila

Frankie Davila

Luis

Lillian Hurst

Lillian Hurst

Anna

Maria Orellana

Maria Orellana

Berta

Melody Garrett

Melody Garrett

Cynthia

Elpidia Carrillo

Elpidia Carrillo

Rosa

George López

George López

Perez

Rosa Ayala

Rosa Ayala

Janitor

Mayron Payes

Mayron Payes

Ben

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Bread and Roses (2000), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Maya is a quick-witted young woman who comes over the Mexican border without papers and makes her way to the LA home of her older sister Rosa. Rosa gets Maya a job as a janitor: a non-union janitorial service has the contract, the foul-mouthed supervisor can fire workers on a whim, and the service-workers' union has assigned organizer Sam Shapiro to bring its "justice for janitors" campaign to the building. Sam finds Maya a willing listener, she's also attracted to him. Rosa resists, she has an ailing husband to consider. The workers try for public support; management intimidates workers to divide and conquer. Rosa and Maya as well as workers and management may be set to collide.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Bread and Roses. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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