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201578 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Social Inequality Labor

Broken Columns

201578 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Personal testimonies reveal the struggles of workers facing inequality and exploitation in labor sectors across Spain and Uruguay.

Social Inequality Labor

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Personal testimonies reveal the struggles of workers facing inequality and exploitation in labor sectors across Spain and Uruguay.

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Mario Handler

Mario Handlerdirector

Mario Handler

Mario Handlerwriter

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Mario Handler's 2015 documentary features workers in various labor sectors across Spain and Uruguay. It presents personal testimonies from individuals who face challenges related to inequality and exploitation. The film addresses political dynamics that affect work relations. Workers discuss their struggles for justice and reforms needed in the labor environment. Through these real-life experiences, the documentary outlines systemic problems affecting many in the workforce.

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