Watch Baristas vs Billionaires
Baristas vs Billionaires can be seen at film festival screenings nationwide, or brought directly to your community by hosting a screening.
Contact us here to host a screening.
The film is a documentary following the Starbucks union drive and the growing movement of workers organizing for their rights.
©Jonathan Paul Piret
UPCOMING SCREENINGS & EVENTS
Rosendale Theater,
Rosendale, NY
For one night only on Thursday, September 24, the film will screen at the Rosendale Theater. Editor Leigh Anne Sides will be in attendance for the Q&A!
Columbia, SC
DSA Screening
Join us in Columbia for a special screening with Columbia DSA of Baristas vs. Billionaires on September 25th at 7pm. Further details available on the Columbia DSA Instagram!
Host a Screening in Your Community
Anyone can host a screening of Baristas vs. Billionaires through Kinema, including community members, unions, schools, faith groups, nonprofits, and local organizers.
When you host a screening:
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You choose the date and format (in-person or virtual)
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Tickets are sold through Kinema’s secure platform
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Ticket revenue is shared equally between the host and the filmmakers
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This model helps sustain local organizing efforts while supporting the continued distribution of the film.
How Streaming Works
Baristas vs. Billionaires is available only for group and
community screenings hosted through Kinema.
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The film is not available for individual streaming or home viewing
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Screenings may be public or private
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All screenings must be scheduled through Kinema
This approach prioritizes collective viewing, discussion, and community engagement.
The film is not available for individual streaming or home viewing
All screenings must be scheduled through Kinema.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stream the film at home or on demand?
No. The film is not currently available for individual streaming.
Who can host a screening?
Anyone organizing a group or community screening through Kinema or contact us directly.
Will the film be available for public streaming in the future?
Future distribution plans will be announced when available.
About the Film
Directed by Mark Mori, Baristas vs Billionaires documents the fight of Starbucks workers organizing for better working conditions and the corporate response that followed. The film has screened at film festivals and community venues across the country and continues to be shared through grassroots screenings.
Stay tuned for additional screenings and events.