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The Hand That Feeds

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Twelve undocumented immigrants face an uphill battle and the threat of deportation when they take on the popular restaurant in New York City where they work.
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Tom Long Detroit News A moving story about hope rising among the neglected and mistreated, about people banding together for a common good, and about the value of strength and perseverance. Rated: B- Aug 21, 2015 Full Review Martin Tsai Los Angeles Times Unfortunately, directors Rachel Lears and Robin Blotnick have squandered a worthy subject. Apr 9, 2015 Full Review Odie Henderson RogerEbert.com It has a beautiful, low-key approach that earns its cheers and tears without resorting to the manipulative or dramatic tricks of a typical feature film. Rated: 3/4 Apr 3, 2015 Full Review Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema Happy endings aren't necessarily uplifting. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 11, 2021 Full Review John Esther UR Chicago Magazine Members of the working and shrinking middle classes will have plenty to gain by investing in the price of a movie ticket to view this documentary. Jul 18, 2015 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice A rousing documentary and the most hopeful political film of 2015 about the triumph of a small union. Rated: 5/5 Apr 16, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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greg r Incredible movie about undocumented workers who fought and won for fair pay and benefits in New York City Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member 5/4/16 Netflix A good lesson that the "little guy" can beat the system if he has a vision, courage of his convictions and no fear of a bad result. The formula does work. An inspiring story. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member The movie was eye opening! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member The Hand That Feeds full movie download link: http://bit.ly/1EADALO Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member An incredibly inspiring documentary that somehow manages to engagingly depict the struggle of immigrant workers to organize and unionize, AND contextualize their fight with today's labor and immigrant movements. Not to be missed! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Robin Blotnick

Director

Rachel Lears

Director

Robin Blotnick

Screenwriter

Rachel Lears

Screenwriter

Patricia Benabe

Producer

Robin Blotnick

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Movie Info

Synopsis Twelve undocumented immigrants face an uphill battle and the threat of deportation when they take on the popular restaurant in New York City where they work.
Director
Robin Blotnick, Rachel Lears
Producer
Patricia Benabe, Robin Blotnick, Rachel Lears
Screenwriter
Robin Blotnick, Rachel Lears
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 5, 2016
Runtime
1h 25m
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