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Movies of Delray presents a special screening of Miami Schmatta, followed by a Q&A with director Clare Vickery, moderated by Avi Hoffman!Wednesday, October 21st - 7 pm
Running time: approx. 50 min, followed by the Q&A
Admission: $14
Can't make it Wednesday? Also showing: Thursday, October 22nd - 1 pm (with Q&A)
Set against Miami's vibrant backdrop, Miami Schmatta is a touching, illuminating documentary that explores the remarkable legacy of immigrants who transformed their lives through the American garment industry. Featuring heartfelt interviews with Miami-based business owners, tailors, fashion designers, factory workers, and professors, the film chronicles the rise of a flourishing post-World War II industry and its expansion through the 1980s. As shifting trade agreements in the 1990s led to a decline in US-based manufacturing, Miami's industry faced upheaval, moving production to Central and South America and Asia. Despite challenges and labor shortages, a scaled-down garment industry endures in Miami. As the older generation retires, the film poignantly questions whether the next generation can uphold this cherished and intricate trade.
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Movies of Delray - 7421 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33446
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7421 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL, United States, Florida 33446
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