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202493 minGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Migration Policy Family Dynamics

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Separated

202493 minGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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Over 1,300 children remain without confirmed reunifications years after the Trump administration's family separation policy was implemented.

Migration Policy Family Dynamics

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Director

Errol Morris

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Synopsis

Over 1,300 children remain without confirmed reunifications years after the Trump administration's family separation policy was implemented.

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Errol Morrisdirector

Gabriela Cartolcast

Diego Armando Lara Lagunescast

Jacob Soboroffcast

Synopsis

Gabriela Cartol and Diego Armando Lara Lagunes portray a migrant family caught in the turmoil of the Trump administration's family separation policy. Directed by Errol Morris, Separated intertwines fictional reenactments with interviews from government officials and advocates. The film is based on Jacob Soboroff's book, Separated: Inside an American Tragedy. It premiered at the Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2024, and later screened at the Telluride Film Festival. A limited release followed on October 4, 2024, with a broadcast on MSNBC set for December 7, 2024.

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See Gabriela Cartol and Diego Armando Lara Lagunes act in reenactments.
Find out about the Trump administration's family separation policy.
Meet Errol Morris, a renowned documentary filmmaker.

Did You Know

The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2024.
It made $8,766 from one theater in its opening weekend in the U.S. and Canada.
The film has a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 21 reviews.
It has a weighted average score of 70 out of 100 on Metacritic from 8 reviews.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary Separated?

Errol Morris directed and produced the documentary Separated.

When did Separated have its world premiere?

Separated had its world premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2024.

What is the Rotten Tomatoes approval rating for Separated?

Separated holds a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based upon 21 reviews.

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Telluride Film Festival

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