Following in the inspiring tradition of Norma Rae and Erin Brockovich Bitter Sweat gives viewers a vivid look at a simple people against fighting overwhelming odds for better working conditions.Set in a Puerto Rico fish-cl... more »eaning factory the film focuses on a group of female workers struggling to hold onto their jobs as massive layoffs and heated protests swirl around them. The volatile atmosphere culminates when their boss is found murdered one morning. As the investigation goes on and each of the women is questioned the strain puts their friendship to the ultimate test.Expertly combining personal relationships with suspense Bitter Sweat brings you close to the characters while compassionately exploring their positions. Tough-minded yet humane it is the rare kind of picture that can address important issues without sacrificing stirring emotions.Hailed as the best drama in the history of Puerto Rican film Bitter Sweat is partly based on true-life events reported during the shutdown of the Star Kist Caribbean Plant in Mayaguez Puerto Rico. Then the largest employer in the region the U.S. owned facility was unexpectedly shut down leaving thousands of workers unemployed and destroying the local economy.Features:Spanish Language Film with and without English Subtitles 5.1 Surround Interactive Menu Scene SelectionsOther PreviewsSystem Requirements: Runningn Time 120 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: LATIN/DRAMA Rating: NR UPC: 824355506723 Manufacturer No: MAV-5067« less