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200790 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Migration Social Justice

The Infinite Border

200790 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Hundreds of thousands of Central Americans attempt to migrate to the United States each year, facing dangerous terrains and numerous obstacles.

Migration Social Justice

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Juan Manuel Sepulveda

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Hundreds of thousands of Central Americans attempt to migrate to the United States each year, facing dangerous terrains and numerous obstacles.

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Juan Manuel Sepulvedadirector

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Central Americans travel through Mexico, facing perilous conditions in their quest to reach the United States. "The Infinite Border," directed by Juan Manuel Sepulveda in 2007, presents the personal stories of these migrants. They confront dangerous terrains and numerous obstacles along the way. The film captures their emotional and physical struggles as they seek a better life, reflecting the ongoing challenges of immigration and the pursuit of dreams amid hardship.

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