This is the story of Ana, a first generation Mexican-American
        teenager on the verge of becoming a woman. She lives in the
        predominately Latino community of East Los Angeles. Freshly
        graduated from high school, Ana receives a full scholarship
        to Columbia University. Her very traditional, old-world parents
        feel that now is the time for Ana to help provide for the family,
        not the time for college. Torn between her mainstream ambitions
        and her cultural heritage she agrees to work with her mother at
        her sister's downtown LA sewing factory. Over the summer she
        learns to admire the hardworking team of women who teach her
        solidarity and teamwork. Still at odds with what her mother
        expects of her, Ana realizes that leaving home to continue her
        education is essential to finding her place proudly in the world
        as an American and Chicana.



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