The Hand That Feeds (2014) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2014, The Hand That Feeds is a documentaire film directed by Robin Blotnick, running about 88 minutes. “Sometimes you have to make your own justice.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Behind the scenes of a popular deli on New York's Upper East Side, undocumented immigrant workers face sublegal wages, dangerous machinery, and abusive managers. Mild-mannered sandwich maker Mahoma López has never been interested in politics, but in Jan. 2012, he convinces a small group of his co-workers to fight back. Risking deportation and the loss of livelihood, the workers team up with a diverse crew of innovative young organizers and take the unusual step of forming an independent union, launching themselves on a journey that will test the limits of their resolve. In one rollercoaster year, they must overcome a shocking betrayal and a two month lockout. Lawyers will battle in backroom negotiations, Occupy Wall Street protesters will take over the restaurant, and a picket line will divide the neighborhood. If they can win a contract, it will set a historic precedent for low-wage workers across the country. But whatever happens, Mahoma and his compañeros won't be exploited again.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Hand That Feeds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hand That Feeds page.

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