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202126 minGdocumentary

Unlivable Oasis

202126 minGdocumentary

One of the hottest regions in the U.S. is the eastern Coachella Valley, where an immigrant family faces challenges in finding livable housing amid a climate crisis.

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Mauricio Rodriguez-Pons

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One of the hottest regions in the U.S. is the eastern Coachella Valley, where an immigrant family faces challenges in finding livable housing amid a climate crisis.

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Mauricio Rodriguez-Ponsdirector

Mauricio Rodriguez-Ponswriter

Almudena Toralwriter

Nadia Sussmanwriter

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In the eastern Coachella Valley, an immigrant family faces severe housing challenges amid rising temperatures. They search for a safe place to live while dealing with the impacts of the climate crisis. The film captures their daily struggles and the harsh conditions of one of the hottest regions in the United States. Over 26 minutes, it presents a stark view of life in an area where extreme heat complicates the search for basic shelter.

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