Saturday, December 27, 2008

Maquilapolis

I have been reading a few works on labor in export processing zones (EPZs) and came across this resource:

This unique documentary tells the story of globalization from the personal perspectives of Carmen and a dynamic group of Mexican maquiladora workers who together are working towards creating liveable solutions to the complexities of life in a globalized city. The film meets women who are each dealing with the hardships of environmental toxins, labor rights abuse, infrastructure and housing issues, and women's rights. MAQUILAPOLIS approaches the workers as experts who can provide us with keys to our common future, inviting them to co-author their own story on videotape.
http://www.maquilapolis.com/project_eng.html


It seems like a new form of "autoethnography" in the works ...

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