The Hand That Feeds

Synopsis

Behind the scenes of a popular deli on New York's Upper East Side, undocumented immigrant workers face sublegal wages, dangerous machinery, and abusive managers. Mild-mannered sandwich maker Mahoma López has never been interested in politics, but in Jan. 2012, he convinces a small group of his co-workers to fight back. Risking deportation and the loss of livelihood, the workers team up with a diverse crew of innovative young organizers and take the unusual step of forming an independent union, launching themselves on a journey that will test the limits of their resolve. In one rollercoaster year, they must overcome a shocking betrayal and a two month lockout. Lawyers will battle in backroom negotiations, Occupy Wall Street protesters will take over the restaurant, and a picket line will divide the neighborhood. If they can win a contract, it will set a historic precedent for low-wage workers across the country. But whatever happens, Mahoma and his compañeros won't be exploited again.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Rachel Lears Robin Blotnick
Production	Executive Producer	Alex Rivera
	Associate Producer	David Borenstein
	Co-Producer	Patricia Benabe
Editing	Editor	Robin Blotnick
Sound	Original Music Composer	Ryan Blotnick
Camera	Director of Photography	Rachel Lears
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