Allan King
1977 | 46:39 min
Outraged by the insults to her mother, Maria decides to organize a union for the immigrant women she and her mother work with in a Toronto sweat shop. In her battle against male chauvinism, patronage, and bullying, Maria wins her own freedom. A CBC movie written by Rick Salutin and directed by Allan King. Made available through the Toronto and York Region Labour Council
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