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Cesar Martinez Barba’s “Dial Home” Documents the Post-Deportation Lives of the Undocumented – Review

Over the past several years, the deportation of undocumented immigrants in America has been a topic that has been on the minds of many. From DACA to The Dreamers, many have tried to take a stand against these deportations and the effect that they can have on those who are forced to leave the country they call home. Cesar Martinez Barba, director of Dial Home, … Continue reading Cesar Martinez Barba’s “Dial Home” Documents the Post-Deportation Lives of the Undocumented – Review

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Film Festivals

Amy Bench’s “A Line Birds Cannot See” receives Special Jury Recognition at SXSW

We hear stories about young immigrant children after they reach the border, but rarely about their journey to reach US soil.  In A Line Birds Cannot See Amy Bench delves into the story of a DACA child’s terrifying journey into America. This topical film premiered at South by South West (SXSW).  Separated from her mother by smugglers at the border, a determined 12-year old sets out across the desert with only … Continue reading Amy Bench’s “A Line Birds Cannot See” receives Special Jury Recognition at SXSW

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