The story of two Guatemalan day laborers in Homestead, FL whose fight against wage theft in their community takes them on a journey of personal transformation.
In Florida, over one billion dollars in wages are stolen from the pockets of workers every year. Following the migration journey and metamorphosis of the monarch butterflies, the short documentary “Monarcas” tells the story of two Guatemalan undocumented day laborers, Pedro and Alejandro. They migrated from Central America in search of a better future for their families, only to have their wages extorted by a Miami roofer. They seek help from a local organization and navigate the complexities of court proceedings to regain their dignity. In the process, they became activists and organizers, helping others like them to fight for their rights, despite their immigrant status. Theft in their community takes them on a journey of personal transformation.
Awards
Miami Film Festival
Miami
United States
March 5, 2023
World Premiere
Official Selection
LALIFF
Los Angeles
United States
June 1, 2023
West Coast Premiere
Official Selection
Festival Visions
Los Angeles
United States
June 22, 2023
Online Premiere
Film Independent Presents
Chroma Art Film Festival
Miami
United States
August 12, 2023
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