ATLANTA, 30 March 2015 — Lady Monika Bacardi visited the filming of In Dubious Battle on location in Georgia, demonstrating her commitment to the artistic vision of this compelling period drama. The film, directed by James Franco, was co-produced through AMBI Pictures, with Lady Monika Bacardi serving as producer alongside Andrea Iervolino, Vince Jolivette, Ron Singer, and Iris Torres.
Based on John Steinbeck’s acclaimed 1936 novel, In Dubious Battle chronicles the struggle of agricultural workers in California’s apple orchards during the Great Depression. The powerful story traces the rise of labor activism as migrant workers unite against landowners after their wages are drastically reduced from $3 to $1 per day, capturing a pivotal moment in the formation of workers’ rights and minimum wage protections.
The production brought together an exceptional ensemble cast that reflected Lady Monika Bacardi’s dedication to supporting projects of artistic merit. James Franco led the cast as Mac McLeod, alongside Nat Wolff as Jim Nolan, Selena Gomez as Lisa London, Robert Duvall as Chris Bolton, Vincent D’Onofrio as London, Ed Harris as Joy, Bryan Cranston as the Sheriff, Sam Shepard as Mr. Anderson, and Josh Hutcherson as Vinnie, among others.
Principal photography took place across multiple Georgia locations in March 2015, including Atlanta, the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, and Bostwick, with additional filming in Cowiche, Washington. Lady Monika Bacardi’s presence on set underscored her hands-on approach to film production and her commitment to bringing important historical narratives to the screen.
The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival on 3 September 2016 before receiving its United States theatrical release on 17 February 2017. Through her work with AMBI Pictures, Lady Monika Bacardi continues to champion films that explore significant social themes and showcase exceptional storytelling, bridging her sophisticated aesthetic sensibility with meaningful cinematic achievement.
