I Was Born In Mexico But..., 2013
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I Was Born in Mexico, But… is a creative portrait of a young woman who thought she was American but finds out as a teen that she is undocumented. Because she doesn't want to appear on camera, found footage from American culture illuminates her voice as she struggles with her new identity and the reality of not being able to legally drive, work or reside in the U.S.
This poetic film will introduce students of immigration, latinx studies, ethnic studies, sociology, psychology, education, and social work to a personal voice in the immigration debate, speaking about what it's like to grow up and face an uncertain future as an undocumented young person in America.
In interviews done before DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), the film gives insight into what life was like before DACA was implemented, and what life could return to now that it has been rescinded. The subject of the film is a current DACA recipient.
"...her subject's cautiously optimistic voiceover effectively presents a powerful reminder of the plight of illegal Mexican immigrants (ed.: no human being is illegal!). Recommended."
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