Leaving the Factory is loosely based on the Triangle Factory Fire - of 1911 - that was the impetus for creating unions - all across the country. All the people who died (mainly women) were immigrants, working for low wages. 

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion, featuring the following speakers:

Catharine Dada, Producer of Leaving the Factory and Professor of Theatre at LMU (Moderator)

Andrew Levay (LMU Screenwriting, '24), Producer of Leaving the Factory

Roberta Sparta, Leading Actress of Leaving the Factory

Reception to follow panel discussion in the East Atrium outside the Ahmanson Auditorium.