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Building The American Dream is more than a performer; it’s a storytelling project that blends documentary perspectives with powerful live performances. The project centers on immigrant labor rights within the Texas construction boom, weaving music and narrative to illuminate real-world experiences. Created by Chelsea Hernandez and produced with Panda Bear Films and Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB), the work has earned recognition across education and distribution channels and has a robust slate of screening events and educational engagements.

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Documented collaborators

From its world premiere at SXSW in 2019 to PBS VOCES broadcast around September 15, 2020, Building The American Dream has traveled through a range of venues and programs. The project’s educational distribution partners, including GOOD DOCS, enable bookable screenings and speaker engagements, making it easy for hosts to license a screening kit and bring this important story to classrooms, communities, and festivals. We’ve got you covered for official social channels and ways to connect with the artist and team.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Upcoming tour dates feature live elements that complement the documentary narrative, offering audiences a chance to engage deeper with the themes of immigrant labor, community resilience, and worker rights. For educators, organizers, and venue managers, screening hosts can access license terms, screening kits, and Q&A materials through the project site, ensuring a smooth, informative experience. Follow Building The American Dream for updates via official social channels and the project’s site.

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Quick Facts About Building The American Dream

  • Genre: Documentary focusing on immigrant labor rights in the Texas construction boom.
  • Director/Producer: Chelsea Hernandez; production tied to Panda Bear Films and Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB).
  • World Premiere: SXSW 2019 (World Premiere reported by SXSW materials).
  • PBS VOCES Broadcast: Aired on PBS in September 2020 (premiere date around Sept 15, 2020).
  • Awards/Recognitions: The film has been presented as an award-winning title in education/distribution channels (notable festival participation); film distribution materials cite Best Documentary recognitions at Cine Festival and Middle of the Map Film Festival, among others.
  • Festival/Screenings: Shown at more than 50 screening events; features an educational distribution route via GOOD DOCS and related partners.

Upcoming tour dates feature live elements that complement the documentary narrative, offering audiences a chance to engage deeper with the themes of immigrant labor, community resilience, and worker rights. For educators, organizers, and venue managers, screening hosts can access license terms, screening kits, and Q&A materials through the project site, ensuring a smooth, informative experience. Follow Building The American Dream for updates via official social channels and the project’s site.

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