The Dishwasher

Nicolás, a Mexican immigrant, is a dishwasher at a fine dining restaurant in New York. When his head chef challenges him to find handmade tortillas for a surprise addition to their menu, Nicolás jumps at the opportunity to prove himself, embarking on a quest that ultimately tests the very limits of his ambition.

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Ritual, Memory, and Place

When inequality is built into every part of our urban environments, what are the rituals we need to create and protect to combat erasure?