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LaborFest San José -- July 8, 14, 22, 23, 26, 29

by San José Peace and Justice Center (sjpjc [at] sanjosepeace.org)
Featuring FilmWorks United, the International Working Class Film & Video Festival
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San José Peace and Justice Center
48 South 7th Street
San José, CA 95112

... and other locations in San José

Friday, July 8 at 7 pm. San José Peace and Justice Center, 48 South 7th St. (Donation)

Blue Elephants (14 min.) (2010) Directed by Moritz Siebert
This film documents the everyday lives of Indonesian and Nepali migrant workers who work for Malaysian contract manufacturers that produce goods for some of the world’s best-known brands.

Driving for Hire (85 min.) (2015) Directed by John Han
This documentary delves into the contentious battle in California (and much of the rest of the world) between the taxi industry and ride-service firms Uber and Lyft. Cab driver and producer, John Han, will speak during Q and A.


Thursday, July 14 at 7 pm. San José Peace and Justice Center, 48 South 7th St. (Donation)

The Factory (132 min.) (2015, India) Directed by Rahul Roy
The Factory revisits one of the most contentious cases of industrial unrest in recent history: the face-off between workers and the management of the Maruti Suzuki automobile factory in Manesar, India.


Friday, July 22 at 7 pm. San José Peace and Justice Center, 48 South 7th St. (Donation)

Limpiadores (39 min.) (2015, UK) Directed by Fernando González Mitjáns
The life and struggles of the invisible migrant workers who make sure offices and classrooms are clean and tidy before professors and students arrive for their morning classes at some of London’s most prestigious universities.

Claiming Our Voice (21 min.) (2013, USA) Directed by Jennifer Pritheeva
Andolan is a theater group founded and led by immigrant women low-wage workers for collectively organizing against exploitative work conditions. This film enables the women to (literally) set the stage for how their stories will be told.


Saturday, July 23 at 9 am – 1:30 pm. Meet at the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, Casa Grande, 21350 Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 95120 ($15)

New Almaden Quicksilver Mine – Labor History Tour
Where did the San Jose Mercury News get its name? From the New Almaden Quicksilver Mine south of San Jose which during its heyday was the richest and most productive mercury mine in the United States. By special arrangement with Santa Clara County Parks, the tour will emphasize economic and labor history, and will cover the considerable distances between sites by van. Advanced reservation required at laborfest [at] sanjosepeace.org.


Tuesday, July 26 at 8 pm. San José Improv, 62 South 2nd St. (Free / Promo code “labor”)

LaborFest Comedy Night with Alycia Cooper
Alycia Cooper is a hilarious stand-up comic seen on “Raising Hope” and “The Parkers”. Must be 18 or older. 2 items minimum order required – 21+ for drink order. Get free promo tickets from SJPJC or call for reservation: 408-280-7475.


Friday, July 29 at 7 pm. San José Peace and Justice Center, 48 South 7th St. (Donation)

Operation Bootstrap (60 min.) (1983, Puerto Rico) Directed by Pedro Angel Rivera & Susan Zeig
This film exposes the first “free trade” zone set up by the U.S. in Puerto Rico. It was advertised as helping the people of Puerto Rico, but, in fact, has ended up putting them in further poverty and deprivation.


Info: http://www.laborfest.net 415-642-8066 sanjosepeace.org 408-297-2299 laborfest [at] laborfest.net
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