Baristas vs. Billionaires

A barista serves a billionaire in a meet-cute and after a few misunderstandings they live happily ever after? Not so fast, Hallmark Channel! This new documentary takes the wage gap and union busting seriously as it chronicles Starbucks workers taking on the corporate power structure. Baristas vs. Billionaires examines the coffee giant’s union-busting practices and the struggle of some dedicated baristas to win its first pro-union vote at a shop in Buffalo, New York. This 2025 film was directed by Academy Award nominee Mark Nori. Co-producer Glenn Silber (of The War at Home fame) will appear to introduce the film here in its Madison premiere, sponsored by The Progressive and the South Central Federation of Labor. 

media release: The Progressive and the South Central Federation of Labor welcome

The Madison premiere of a new documentary film BARISTAS VS. BILLIONAIRES

A GENERATIONAL UPRISING

Directed by Academy Award Nominee Mark Mori. Narrated by Susan Sarandon. Featuring a special guest appearance by co-producer Glenn Silber. A new generation of workers takes on Starbucks, exposing the company’s union-busting tactics behind its pro-worker image.

Box Office: 5:30 PM | Doors: 6 PM | Movie: 7 PM

Tickets cannot be mailed for this event. If ordering in advance, please select “will call” or purchase the day of at the box office.