Maid in America

Maid in America takes a personal look at the immigrant women who come to the United States searching for a way to improve the lives of their families abroad.

Director: Anayansi Prado
Producers: Kevin Leadingham, Anayansi Prado

Production Company
International Documentary Association

Release Date
November 29, 2005

Four years in the making, Maid in America is a one-hour documentary which explores the lives of 3 Latina immigrant women who work as nannies and housekeepers in Los Angeles, CA. Through these women's lives we'll explore the globalization of motherhood, the challenges they face while in pursuit of the American dream and the significant role they play in American households today. With the rare opportunity to glimpse the personal experiences of three courageous and hard-working women, Maid in America gives Latina nannies and housekeepers a face and a voice.

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