The Human Cost of a Meal: "Top of the World" Shines Light on Immigrant Workers in the Restaurant Industry The restaurant industry's reliance on immigrant labor has long been an open secret, but it rarely receives attention in public discourse.
A new documentary short, Top of the World, aims to change that by telling the story of Windows on the World, a restaurant that occupied the 106th and 107th floors of the World Trade Center before its tragic demise on 9/11.
Producers Katie Lee Biegel and her husband Ryan have crafted a film that not only showcases the people behind one of New York City's most iconic restaurants but also highlights the crucial role immigrant workers play in the food industry.