
2025 • 1h 15m • Documentary
Availability
Available until Apr 30, 2026
Available in US, CA
Available until Apr 30, 2026
Available in US, CA
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About the film
Starbucks baristas in Buffalo unite against corporate exploitation, sparking a generational, nationwide uprising among working-class Millennials and Gen Z as they challenge a powerful billionaire CEO and fight for their rights.
Director
Mark Mori
Producer
Monica Matulich, Glenn Silber, Alec Baldwin, Kailey Anderson, Mark Mori, Bob Judson
Crew
Susan Sarandon, Wendy Blackstone
Awards & recognition
Buffalo International Film Festival
2025 Best WNY Feature
Workers Unite Film Festival
2025 Best Documentary Feature
Buffalo International Film Festival
2025 Official Selection
Workers Unite Film Festival
2025 Official Selection
Dunedin International Film Festival
2026 Official Selection
Hollywood International Diversity Film Festival
2026 Official Selection
What people are saying
‘Even though the Starbucks Workers' fight for a living wage was so public, I had no idea of the twists and turns and heartbreak connected to their struggle.‘
Susan Sarandon
‘“The judges love your film. They think this is an excellent film with one of the best outlines and trailer they have seen recently. Your film can benefit many people and hopefully strengthen labor unions." Baristas vs Billionaires is the recipient of the Carole Dorothy Joyce Excellence in Documentary Storytelling grant.‘
Carole Dean, President, From the Heart Productions
‘I’m honored to participate in Mark’s powerful film about the Starbucks union drive. This is one of the most important labor battles of our time, and I’m proud to help bring this story to the screen.‘
Alec Baldwin
Academy Award® nominee and Emmy Award winner, Contributing Producer
‘We're thrilled and honored to include Baristas vs Billionaires in our lineup and to host your WNY Premiere! We all love your film and are very proud of our community's ongoing commitment to labor unions and movements, including SBWU's – we're thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate both!‘
Anna Scime
‘This film is already a classic of the genre, and I was so excited and encouraged to see these young people taking up the struggle. I was also happy to see your connection to Glenn Silber and Deborah Schaffer, other veteran filmmakers whose work I’ve admired for a (very) long time. And the music is great!‘
Linda Blackaby
‘Baristas vs. Billionaires shines through its striking cinematography and intimate, on-the-ground storytelling, capturing the courage and humanity behind a growing labor movement. With every frame, the film turns a fight for fair pay into a beautifully crafted, deeply resonant portrait of resilience.‘
Selection Committee, Dances With Films Film Festival
‘The baristas are at the barricades right now for every worker in this country. God bless you and thank you to Mark Mori for making this amazing documentary, which is going to serve the cause of organizing once again all over this country. Solidarity Forever!‘
Dennis Kucinich
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