The Changebaker
- 2025
- USA
- Duration:
- 16 mins
Overview
Manolo Betancur immigrated to the U.S. to chase the American Dream and escape the horrors of war in Colombia, where he was a captain in the Army. He uses nightmares of the past to fuel his mission to create jobs for fellow immigrants at his bakery in North Carolina. But after a string of ICE raids, the shop has become something more than just a trendy local spot for baked goods. It has become a hub for local activism, and a symbol of hope and resilience for the community. A sign hangs proudly at Betancur’s door for all to see: "Made in America by the Hands of Immigrants."
Manolo Betancur emigró a Estados Unidos buscando el sueño americano y huyendo de la guerra en Colombia, donde fue capitán del ejército. Sus pesadillas del pasado impulsan su misión: crear empleos para inmigrantes en su panadería en Carolina del Norte. Tras varias redadas de ICE, el local se transformó en mucho más que una panadería de moda: es un centro de activismo y un símbolo de esperanza y resistencia. En la puerta, un cartel lo dice claro: "Hecho en Estados Unidos por manos inmigrantes."
Production Team
- Director
- Courtney Dixon
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