Movie Documentary
The sixth and final feature-length film produced and directed by American independent filmmaker Lionel Rogosin. The film looks at workers who organize to resist exploitation by pulpwood corporations.
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Cesar Chavez
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Final Offer
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Johnny goes to Athena's Palace to ask for a loan. He enters an exciting and seductive world there. Intrigued by the beautiful strip-dancer Brandy, he agrees to value her house. She insists Johnny pays his valuation with a private striptease dance. Her friend Carlo, a villain, is immediately jealous and threatens Brandy.
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