The Women of Brukman - Western Canadian Premier

The Women of Brukman
... a thread of survival from within the financial fall of
Argentina –this incredible story of a group of die-hard women (and
a few men) working for a suit manufacturer in Argentina who are
abandoned by their employers. The owners of the Brukman
Clothing Company, facing bills, deficits and wages they can’t
possibly pay, ship all of the management out without mentioning a
word to the laborers. The film follows the struggles and continued
success ...

Director’s note:
During my stay in Argentina, I was exhilarated to see millions of
people coming together to demonstrate in the streets of Buenos
Aires to the rhythm of spoons hitting empty pots. Right before my
very eyes, I witnessed a change in power structure: neighborhood
and inter-neighborhood assemblies replaced corrupt and fallen
governments. My heart beat with that of every Argentinean
citizenʼs when I saw their solidarity overthrow four presidents in
one month. When governments lose their legitimacy, mutiny
becomes necessary. Argentineans exercised that right by
reinventing their local economy and by occupying abandoned
factories. As did the Brukman women.

“..., stands as the most explicitly anticapitalist film at
Sundance 2008.”
By Robert Koehler - Variety

“This film should be mandatory viewing for any child
approaching the legal working age just so they see how
valuable a job is to people in struggling countries. One
of the most important films I’ve seen in years.”
Sundance reviews, the Movie Geeks January 25, 2008.

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