S17.E7 ∙ Episode #17.7

This compelling new documentary explores the impact of American manufacturing on both ordinary citizens and the national economy.

Shy sandwich-maker Mahoma López unites his undocumented immigrant coworkers to fight abusive conditions at a popular New York restaurant chain.

Documentary feature film that follows the personal stories of families struggling in the aftermath of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Filmed over the course of one winter in one American city, the film presents an intimate snapshot of the state of the nation's economy as it is playing out in millions of American families, and highlights the human consequences of the decline of the middle class and the fracturing of the American Dream.

The film poses several questions: Where are the parents? Why are they not available? How does the parent's absence effect the children. It is an emotional journey that explores the issue from the available and absent parent's perspective. In addition it gives us a peek into the hearts and minds of the children. It will challenge all parents to check in to their children's lives and be active in helping their children fulfill their destiny.

Courageous democracy activists in five countries (Egypt, Malaysia, Ukraine, Venezuela and Zimbabwe) risk it all to bring freedom to their people.