In the Shadows (I) (2012)

This documentary by Dan Glynn follows the personal story of Jairo, a hard-working Mexican who immigrates to the US in order to find work to support his family back in Mexico. The film looks... See full summary »

Director:

Dan Glynn

Storyline

This documentary by Dan Glynn follows the personal story of Jairo, a hard-working Mexican who immigrates to the US in order to find work to support his family back in Mexico. The film looks at current immigration issues in the United States. The story takes a dramatic turn, when Jairo's cousin is arrested by local police putting the entire family in danger of deportation. In the movie we meet numerous people who want to stem the tide of immigration from Mexico as well as people who help those who make the long, arduous journey to new employment in the United States.

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Plot Keywords:

immigration | undocumented worker | dairy | illegal alien | farm

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

Spanish English

Release Date:

10 December 2012 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Mexico

Box Office

Budget:

$80,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Broadbandaid Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

48 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (letterbox)

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