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The Other Side of Immigration (2009)
An overview of the issue of Mexican migration to the USA
This doc takes an honest, unpretentious look at the divisive issue of immigration from Mexico. While many docs on this issue play politics (The Fence) or highlight dramatic cases (Which Way Home), this doc explains the everyday realities that have led to millions of Mexicans to leave behind their homes and families to come to the USA. It lets Mexicans speak for themselves and they lay out the case for why they often feel they have no choice to come to the USA- whether they wanted to or not. It is a must watch for anyone interested in why Mexicans come to this country. The film was produced on a low budget and with little resources and the end product does suffer for it. However the information presented is very rich and the content makes it a compelling piece to view.