The new PBS documentary, Harvest Season, goes behind the scenes of Northern California’s wine industry to show the influence and involvement of Latinos at all levels of the winery business. The film debuts on Monday, May 13 at 10PM on Independent Lens the Emmy award winning television series.
The film follows the stories of Mexican-American winemakers and migrant workers who are essential to the wine business, yet are rarely recognized for their contributions. Their stories unfold as wildfires ignite in Napa and Sonoma counties, threatening the livelihoods of small farmers and winemakers who are already grappling with a growing labor shortage, shifting immigration policies, and the impacts of a rapidly changing climate.