The Hand That Feeds (2014)

About The Hand That Feeds

Where can I watch The Hand That Feeds?

The Hand That Feeds is currently streaming in the United States on OVID.

Who directed The Hand That Feeds?

The Hand That Feeds was directed by Robin Blotnick and Rachel Lears.

How long is The Hand That Feeds?

The Hand That Feeds has a runtime of 1h 28m.

What is The Hand That Feeds 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.