Children in No Man's Land is an award-winning documentary that uncovers the current plight of the 100,000 unaccompanied minors entering the United States every year. This film gives this timely political debate about the U.S./Mexico border a human face.
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SYNOPSIS
Focusing on minors crossing through the Sonora Desert area in Nogales, Arizona alone, Children in No Man's Land documents the story of Maria de Jesus (13) and her cousin Rene (12) as they attempt to cross the U.S./Mexico border alone to reunite with their mothers in the Midwest. The film follows every detail of the children’s journey as well as the journey of other children we meet on the way. We uncover in an intimate and personal way where they are coming from, what their journeys have been like, and how they've gone about making the United States of America their new home. |
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AWARDS & SCREENINGS
PBS Broadcast, World Channel (2009) The Center for Mexican-American Studies and Research, Best Film Award (2009) Guadalajara International Film Festival, Official Selection (2008) State Department's American Documentary Showcase, Official Selection (2008-10) STUDY & DISCUSSION GUIDES Discussion Guide Facilitator Guide |
Release year: 2008 Running Time: 58 minutes In English and Spanish with English subtitles Available on DVD and Streaming |
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