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In the 90s, Argentina embraced economic globalization, but instead of

making everyone rich, the economy collapsed. Businesses failed, unemployment soared, the government was paralyzed -- until ordinary people from all walks of life began to push their country in a new direction. Now, several years later, what has become of this outpouring of grass-roots energy? Have there been fundamental changes, or is it once again back to business as usual?

From the producers of Argentina-Hope in Hard Times, this new film re-visits worker-run factories, and talks with journalists, economists, and unemployed workers. Argentina-Turning Around provides a rare, inside view of a country in the midst of transformation, as people re-invent their society to enable a better life for all.

"Combining colorful footage of the experiences of ordinary Argentines with insightful interviews of Argentine professors, journalists and civil society leaders, this film provides a timely follow-up to the experimentation and empowerment that arose out of Argentina's recent crises."

Dr. Robert Andolina, International

Studies, Seattle University

"A lovely immersion in the ongoing struggles in Argentina….The combina- tion of intellectuals and people at the grassroots working for change makes the issues clear and compelling."

Sarah van Gelder, Executive Editor,

YES! magazine

"Argentina-Turning Around undertakes the rare and important task

of re-visiting and re-examining social change once the headlines have faded. This well crafted film captures the hard won insight and wisdom of workers and movement leaders, who have lived and led Argentina's struggle to challenge the dominant economic development paradigm."

Tanya Dawkins, Founder/Director,

Global Local Links Project

"A remarkable story of how a crisis in today's global society can provide an opening for new models of work, politics, ownership, and human and community development. The film shows a powerful transition in Argentine society through the voices of those who experienced it."

Dan Swinney, Director, Center for Labor and Community Research