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Deep Dive: Five Years North (2020)

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Five Years North
Five Years North follows Luis, a young undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, as he arrives alone in New York City. The film captures his struggle to adapt to life in a new country while managing the demands of work and school. Luis's story is set against the backdrop of U.S. immigration policies and the societal pressures faced by undocumented immigrants. The narrative also includes Judy, a Cuban-American officer with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), who patrols Luis's neighborhood. This dynamic illustrates the tension between immigrants and enforcement authorities, providing insight into the complexities of immigration in America.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Luis, a young immigrant from Guatemala.
  • •Follow Judy, an ICE officer in Luis's neighborhood.
  • •See the realities of undocumented life in New York City.

Did You Know

•Luis is an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala who moves to New York City.
•The film's director is Chris Temple, and it was released in 2020.
•The documentary has a runtime of 88 minutes.

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Immigration policy discussionsStories of resilienceNew York City culture