MOVIEPEDIA
Login
BrowseMoviesSeriesKidsLibrary
Building the American Dream backdrop
←Back
Building the American Dream cover
Building the American Dream

MOVIE • 2019

Building the American Dream

Cinematic storytelling powered by Moviepedia.

In Texas, construction workers face the deadliest conditions in the country. This documentary follows three immigrant families who are rising up to seek justice and equality in an industry rife with exploitation.

TMDB ★ 3.0/5Votes: 1
Favorite off • Watchlist off • Not rated
Documentary

Top Cast

—

Chelsea Hernandez

Director

—

Marisol Medrano

Producer

—

Erik Mauck

Cinematography

—

Sarah Garrahan

Editor

—

Gisela Fullà-Silvestre

Sound

—

Joanna Rabiger

Writer

Gil Talmi

Gil Talmi

Original Music Composer

Where to watch

No OTT providers listed for this region yet.

Theatrical release date: March 10, 2019

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

March 10, 2019

Runtime

75 min

Language

English

Origin

US

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

Recommendations & Related Titles

Amerigo: The Search for the American Dream
★ 0.0/5

Amerigo: The Search for the American Dream

2026

Sign in to use quick actions

Remember the Alamo
★ 5.0/5

Remember the Alamo

2004

Sign in to use quick actions

The Invisible Mexicans of Deer Canyon
★ 4.5/5

The Invisible Mexicans of Deer Canyon

2006

Sign in to use quick actions

Voices of Central
★ 5.0/5

Voices of Central

2022

Sign in to use quick actions

Our Dad, Danielle
★ 5.0/5

Our Dad, Danielle

2024

Sign in to use quick actions

Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary
★ 3.8/5

Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary

1997

Sign in to use quick actions

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
★ 3.8/5

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025

Sign in to use quick actions

In the Belly of AI
★ 3.5/5

In the Belly of AI

2025

Sign in to use quick actions

Mission Control Texas
★ 3.5/5

Mission Control Texas

2015

Sign in to use quick actions

Better This World
★ 3.5/5

Better This World

2011

Sign in to use quick actions