This is the story of Ana, a first generation Mexican-American teenager
on the verge of becoming a woman. She lives in the predominately Latino
community of East Los Angeles. Freshly graduated from high school, Ana
receives a full scholarship to Columbia University. Her very
traditional, old-world parents feel that now is the time for Ana to help
provide for the family, not the time for college. Torn between her
mainstream ambitions and her cultural heritage she agrees to work with
her mother at her sister's downtown LA sewing factory. Over the summer
she learns to admire the hardworking team of women who teach her
solidarity and teamwork. Still at odds with what her mother expects of
her, Ana realizes that leaving home to continue her education is
essential to finding her place proudly in the world as an American and
Chicana.
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