Bread and Roses

The Balance of Power Is About to Change

Bread and Roses — Plot

In Los Angeles, undocumented Mexican immigrant Maya finds work as a janitor through her sister, Rosa. However, as both work non-union, conditions are grim. After enduring abuse from her superiors, Maya is open to the pro-union rhetoric offered by organiser Sam Shapiro. Rosa, meanwhile, is far less interested in clashing with management, given the needs of her family, and a rift forms between the sisters.

• Release date
• September 14, 2000
• Runtime
• 110 min
• Genres
• Comedy, Drama
• Director
• Ken Loach

Bread and Roses — Cast

Pilar Padilla Maya Adrien Brody Sam Shapiro Jack McGee Bert

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Monica Rivas Simona

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Frankie Davila Luis Lillian Hurst Anna

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Maria Orellana Berta

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Melody Garrett Cynthia