Behind the Labels

Lured by false promises and driven by desperation, thousands of Chinese and Filipina women pay high fees to work in garment factories on the pacific island of Saipan - the only U.S. territory exempt from labor and immigration laws. The clothing they sew, bearing the “Made in the USA” label, is shipped duty and quota-free to the U.S. for sale by The Gap, J. Crew, Polo and other retailers.

Powerful hidden camera footage and harrowing personal stories provide a rare and unforgettable glimpse into indentured labor and the workings of the global sweatshop - where 14 hour shifts, payless paydays, and lock-downs are routine. “Behind the Labels” takes the story from the factory floor to the streets, where protesters worldwide wage an ongoing battle against globalization.

"Behind the Labels" was produced and directed for WITNESS and Oxygen by two-time Emmy Award nominated producer Tia Lessin. WITNESS equips human rights defenders with video cameras and trains them to use video and technology to create change. (Source: http://www.linktv.org/programs/behind#)