Pillar Padilla, Adrien Brody, Elpidia Carillo, Jack Mcgee, George Lopez Directed by Ken Loach Written by Paul Laverty Music by George Fenton Cinematography by Barry Ackroyd British director, Ken Loach, wastes little time involving the audience in this noble tale of human dignity vs corporate greed set in sun bleached, hazy Los Angeles, California. This is a human story with strong political and social undertones.
Loach sends a strong message without being preachy.
Director Loach takes us deep into the lives of these people and forces us to look. It's a stunning success and another notable film from this impressive filmmaker. When she arrives at her sister's home in East LA, it is a joyful reunion. Rosa gets her sister a job as a janitor in the same building, but all is not well. They make only minimum wage, have no health benefits, work long hours, and are treated as sub humans.