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Building the American Dream

Season 2020 Episode 1 | 55m 01s

Across Texas an unstoppable construction boom drives urban sprawl and luxury high-rises. Its dirty secret: abuse of immigrant labor. The film captures a turning point as a movement forms to fight widespread construction industry injustices. A story of courage, resilience and community, the film reveals shocking truths about the hardworking immigrants who build the American Dream.

Aired: 09/14/20 | Expires: 11/04/23
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Residents and nonprofit attorneys fight corrupt landlords for the fundamental human right to a home.
Residents and nonprofit attorneys fight corrupt landlords for the fundamental human right to a home.
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Meet the new generation behind the largest Latino voter registration mobilization in Texas history.
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Meet the new generation behind the largest Latino voter registration mobilization in Texas history.
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Meet the members of the Mambo Legends Orchestra.
Meet the Mambo Legends Orchestra, comprised of former members of the Tito Puente Orchestra.
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