Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags(2009)

Name: Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags
Director: Marc Levin
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009-01-01
Duration: 72 min

"Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags" brings to life the vibrant, unexpected history of the Garment District, which for many years was the heart and soul of Midtown Manhattan, but is now in danger of disappearing. For thousands of immigrants the garment industry was a path to their American Dream, but today most of those jobs are gone.