Video from Baristas vs Billionaires
Directed by: Mark Mori


Oct 10 @ 4:00PM – 5:00PM: Live @ Buffalo Toronto Public Media + live streamed to social media platforms + BIFF's website
This panel focuses on BIFF's Opening Night Gala Film – Baristas vs Billionaires – a film about the baristas in Buffalo that sparked a nationwide uprising by fighting for their right to unionize at Starbucks. Panelists will discuss their film, the issues at stake for local laborers, the production process, creative exchanges, and more.
Panelists: Director Mark Mori, Producer Alec Baldwin, and Documentary Participant Will Westlake
Moderator: Anna Scime
*Please note there is free parking in Buffalo Toronto Public Media's parking lot for attendees.
*Seats are first come, first served and RSVP is strongly encouraged.
Read more about Baristas vs Billionaires here!
Video from Baristas vs Billionaires
Directed by: Mark Mori

Still from Baristas vs Billionaires
Directed by: Mark Mori
Video from Baristas vs Billionaires Live Stream!
Directed by: Mark Mori

Still from Baristas vs Billionaires Live Stream!
Directed by: Mark Mori

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