Synopsis

Los Angeles has become the nation's primary hub for apparel manufacturing, yet many of its factories echo the grim conditions of early 20th-century New York sweatshops. *Made in L.A.* chronicles the compelling story of three Latina immigrants working in these garment factories and their determined fight for self-determination as they embark on a three-year campaign to compel a major clothing retailer to engage in negotiations. This intimate film provides a rare and moving look into a hidden side