Between the Sun and the Sidewalk

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BETWEEN THE SUN AND THE SIDEWALK follows two fiercely dedicated young Latino political organizers leading a team of new recruits to mobilize their community to support a sugary drink tax. When the state government passes a stealth law to ban all local soda taxes until 2030, these young activists fearlessly battle the corporate lobbying efforts to block them.

In their goal to ignite a grassroots movement for health justice, the young organizers, Christian and Aurora, are undaunted. Tested during their fight for local democracy and the right to vote on important issues, the film’s heroes overcome doubt, fear, and powerful resistance as they dare to fight back against the goliath American beverage industry.

BTSS Quotes

If you are feeling down about the country’s future, this film will revitalize you.”

- Randy Shaw, BeyondChron

"This documentary should be seen by everyone interested in organizing for change."

- Michael Tubbs, Former Mayor of Stockton, CA

“This keenly crafted film demonstrates the importance of grassroots organizing. Viewers are engaged in behind the scenes activism of young people around an issue they care deeply about - their community's health.”

- Stewart Auyash, Professor of Health Sciences and Public Health, Ithaca College

“These sons and daughters... most of them barely 18-years-old, are our future leaders. They are learning to lead by doing, by organizing and by fighting for what they believe in. Adelante!”

- Dolores Huerta, American labor leader & civil rights activist

“BETWEEN THE SUN AND THE SIDEWALK engaged all in the room in an intimate and genuine experience. Participants left feeling inspired by the story of the young organizers to find out what they could do in their own communities.”

- Diane Dwyre, Professor of Political Science and Criminal Justice, Chico State University

A DOCUMENTARY BY HELEN DE MICHIEL