The other side of immigration

DVD 2010

"Based on over 700 interviews in rural Mexican towns where about half the population has left to work in the United States, [this film] asks why so many Mexicans come to the U.S. and what happens to the families and communities they leave behind." -- Container.

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Foreign workers, Mexican United States

Immigrants Mexican-American Border Region

Mexicans Economic conditions 21st century

Mexicans Interviews

Mexicans Social conditions 21st century

Mexico Emigration and immigration 21st century

Mexico Emigration and immigration Economic aspects 21st century

Noncitizens United States Interviews

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Description:

1 videodisc (approximately 55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
polychrome
digital
optical
Dolby
NTSC
video file
DVD video

Other Title:

Spanish title: Otro lado de la inmigración [DVD]

Notes:

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2009
Special features: director's commentary, extra scenes
Editor, Roy Germano ; featuring music by: My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band, Bright Eyes ; translation, Roy Germano with assistance from Ryan Schmitz, Denise Landeros, Maria Terrazas
DVD; NTSC; all region; widescreen, aspect ratio 16:9 ; Dolby digital audio
English and Spanish ; English subtitles and intertitles ; optional simultaneous English and Spanish subtitles and intertitles

Contents:

The fantasy = La fantasía
The rural economy = La economía rural
The politics = La política
The money = El dinero
The families = Las familias
The way forward = Soluciones

Control Number:

889489

UPC:

810430015181

Other Authors:

Bright Eyes (Musical group)
Germano, Roy
My Morning Jacket (Musical group)
Mystic Valley Band
Oberst, Conor
RG Films
Team Love Records (Firm)

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