The Price of Sugar (2007)

Plot

Amidst the idyllic beaches of the Dominican Republic, a stark reality unfolds just miles away. Thousands of impoverished Haitians toil under armed supervision on sugarcane plantations, their labor feeding the appetites of consumers in the U.S. Despite grueling 14-hour workdays, these workers often lack basic necessities like housing, clean water, and healthcare. The narrative centers on Father Christopher Hartley, a passionate Spanish priest who rallies these marginalized individuals in a fight against the powerful entities exploiting their labor. The Price of Sugar prompts viewers to confront the ethical implications of their consumption and the human cost behind it.