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202196 minPGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

At the Ready

202196 minPGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Students at Horizon High School in El Paso, Texas, participate in one of the largest law enforcement education programs in the region.

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Students at Horizon High School in El Paso, Texas, participate in one of the largest law enforcement education programs in the region.

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Maisie Crow

Maisie Crowdirector

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Students at Horizon High School in El Paso, Texas, participate in a law enforcement education program. They train to become police officers and Border Patrol agents. As they prepare for their future careers, they face challenges that test their resolve. The documentary captures their struggles to balance professional ambitions with personal relationships. El Paso's unique position on the U.S.-Mexico border adds context to their experiences with immigration and safety issues. Directed by Davis Guggenheim, the film runs for 96 minutes.

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