About the Event
A modest bakery. A force for change. In a quiet Southern town, The ChangeBaker chronicles Manolo Betancurs journey as his North Carolina shop became a haven for newcomers and a bastion of justice after brutal ICE raids swept through the community. What started as a longing to build an American life blossomed into something far larger: a center of strength, purpose, and action. From soldier to bread hero, Manolo came to America with hope after escaping war-torn Colombia in his homeland. Now he owns the first Latin bakery in town and has been honored with the World Bread Hero Award. His tale honors those who rise before dawn to construct a better nation, often without recognition or praise. The films core message is simple yet profound: Made in America by Immigrant Hands.