"Building the American Dream"

Building the American Dream – Directed by Chelsea Hernandez

Building the American Dream
Directed by Chelsea Hernandez
2019, USA, 75 min

Across Texas an unstoppable construction boom drives urban sprawl and luxury high-rises. Its dirty secret: abuse of immigrant labor. Fresh off its South By Southwest premiere, Building the American Dream captures a turning point as a movement forms to fight widespread construction industry injustices. Grieving their son, a Mexican family campaigns for a life-and-death safety ordinance. A Salvadorian electrician couple owed thousands in back pay fights for their children’s future. A bereaved son battles to protect others from his family’s preventable tragedy. A story of courage, resilience and community, the film reveals shocking truths about the hardworking immigrants who build the American Dream, of which they are excluded.

Sponsored by San Antonio Film Commission & San Antonio AFL-CIO

Ticket options include:
Festival Pass – $50 (Admission to All Films)
Evening Tickets – $10
Daytime Tickets – $8
After Party Admission – FREE For All Festival Goers