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¡Despertar!

¡Despertar!

2018•5m
Documentary

On June 28, 2018, laundry workers from El Barrio in New York City marched to the laundromat where they work. Their community and the Laundry Workers Center were there to support them.

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Released

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Nicolas Benitez

Self

Juana F.

Self

Mahoma López

Self

Heleodora Viva

Self

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