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Maquilapolis (City of Factories) by Vicky Funari and Sergio De La Torre | Click to read the synopsis

Just over the border in Mexico is an area peppered with maquiladoras: massive factories owned by the world's largest multinational corporations. Carmen and Lourdes work at maquiladoras in Tijuana, where each day they confront labor violations, environmental devastation and urban chaos. | Read the synopsis »

Premiered: Oct. 10, 2006 at 10PM | Check for Rebroadcasts

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Behind the Lens: Filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady

"The film deals with the costs of hyper-consumption and allows the viewers to understand where their goods are coming from, making a connection between themselves, their TV and the factory work in Mexico."
  —Sergio De La Torre

Read the complete interview with Vicky Funari and Sergio De La Torre »

A pile of abandoned batters at the Metales y Derivados, Tijuana

WASTING AWAY

Author Elizabeth Grossman talks about the environmental impact of electronics manufacturing, the health risks faced by the maquiladora workers, and the necessity of enforcing environmental regulations across borders. Find out more on how you can be a responsible consumer.  » 

Cleanup workers at the toxic Metales y Derivados site

GROWING A GREEN ECONOMY

"Maquilapolis: City of Factories" makes the case that the well-being of factory workers in Tijuana is directly linked to a consumer's individual spending habits. Two experts in social investing explain how one educated shopper's dollar can wield clout and influence corporate practices. » 
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Posted September 28, 2006

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