Eder Flag, the largest manufacturer of American flags, employs a diverse workforce of locals, immigrants, and refugees in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
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Eder Flag, the largest manufacturer of American flags, employs a diverse workforce of locals, immigrants, and refugees in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
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Radica, a former refugee from Serbia, narrates her experience at Eder Flag, the largest American flag manufacturer in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The documentary features the factory’s diverse workforce, which includes many immigrants and refugees. It follows their personal stories as they craft flags and face challenges in their lives. Production manager SugarRay reflects on recent national tragedies. Filming began in 2019 and adjusted to include the effects of COVID-19 on the workers. The film premiered on September 16, 2022.
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Why Watch
- Meet diverse workers at Eder Flag factory
- Find out how COVID-19 affected flag production
- See personal stories of immigrants like Radica and Ali
Did You Know
- Eder Flag is the largest manufacturer of American flags in the nation.
- Filming began in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic started.
- The film premiered at the Camden International Film Festival on September 16, 2022.
- NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo produced the film.
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What is the main focus of The Flagmakers documentary?
The Flagmakers focuses on the diverse workforce of Eder Flag, the largest manufacturer of American flags in the nation, located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
Who directed The Flagmakers?
The Flagmakers was directed and produced by Cynthia Wade and Sharon Liese.
When was The Flagmakers released on Disney+?
The Flagmakers was released on Disney+ on December 21, 2022.
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