El Contrato
Oct 18, 2003 · 51m
Director
Min Sook LeeOverview
This documentary from Min Sook Lee follows a poverty-stricken father from Central Mexico, along with several of his countrymen, as they make their annual migration to southern Ontario to pick tomatoes. For 8 months a year, the town's population absorbs 4,000 migrant workers who toil under conditions, and for wages, that no local would accept. Yet despite a fear of repercussions, the workers voice their desire for dignity and respect.
Cast of El Contrato
Crew of El Contrato
Min Sook LeeWriter, Director, Researcher, Additional Camera- Karen King-ChigboProducer
- Silva BasmajianProducer
- Sylvia SweeneyExecutive Producer
- Louise LoreExecutive Producer
- Edgardo MorenoOriginal Music Composer, Musician
- John WestheuserDirector of Photography
- David PatrickDirector of Photography
- Katharine AsalsEditor
- Virginia StoreyFoley, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Foley Artist
- Martin LeeSound Re-Recording Mixer
- Elizabeth KlinckResearcher
- Tonya ReidResearcher
- Norah WakulaProduction Manager
- Douglas MacFarlaneProduction Manager
- Penny KennedyProduction Coordinator
Ali KazimiAdditional Camera- Don GrundstenAdditional Sound Re-Recordist
- Mike BorlaceAdditional Sound Re-Recordist
- Benito AmaroAdditional Sound Re-Recordist
About El Contrato
What is El Contrato about?
This documentary from Min Sook Lee follows a poverty-stricken father from Central Mexico, along with several of his countrymen, as they make their annual migration to southern Ontario to pick tomatoes. For 8 months a year, the town's population absorbs 4,000 migrant workers who toil under conditions, and for wages, that no local would accept. Yet despite a fear of repercussions, the workers…
When was El Contrato released?
El Contrato was released on October 18, 2003.
How long is El Contrato?
El Contrato runs 51 minutes.
Who directed El Contrato?
El Contrato was directed by Min Sook Lee.
Who is in the cast of El Contrato?
The cast of El Contrato includes Maria del Mar (Narrator).