From the beginning of the documentary, one of the most memorable moments was the choreography done by the workers in blue shirts replicating the movements that may have done in a Maquiladora job. I was very happy to see these theme repeat throughout the documentary. The choreography scenes remind the viewer that the women working this jobs are seen as machines themselves, machines that are cheap and disposable. The majority of the women workers don’t have a saying in their jobs and they live repeating the same motions and inhaling the same toxic air without complain. The employers take advantage of the woman need for a job and ignorance of her own rights.
Another great strategy used in this video is the involvement of this women’s families. The children are heavily affected by the pollution and detrimental living conditions. The personal cases make the viewer feel like he/she might know this women or may see the children playing at any time on a regular day. And I was personally outraged to see all the batteries out in the open and the electric cables cracking ready to claim another victim.
Is obvious that the people of Tijuana do not live better lives because of the Maquiladoras. In addition, with the constant American remarks about immigrants or foreign people taking their jobs, it is also obvious that Americans wouldn’t want the Maquiladora jobs even if their were located in US. Another great strategy was to use the physical objects and repetitive brand names to tease the viewer into thinking that a simple item that he/she might purchase on a regular basis might have a hidden story, or a story that most Americans don’t wanna be aware of.
Another great strategy used in this video is the involvement of this women’s families. The children are heavily affected by the pollution and detrimental living conditions. The personal cases make the viewer feel like he/she might know this women or may see the children playing at any time on a regular day. And I was personally outraged to see all the batteries out in the open and the electric cables cracking ready to claim another victim.
Is obvious that the people of Tijuana do not live better lives because of the Maquiladoras. In addition, with the constant American remarks about immigrants or foreign people taking their jobs, it is also obvious that Americans wouldn’t want the Maquiladora jobs even if their were located in US. Another great strategy was to use the physical objects and repetitive brand names to tease the viewer into thinking that a simple item that he/she might purchase on a regular basis might have a hidden story, or a story that most Americans don’t wanna be aware of.
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