''Al otro lado'' is a 2005
documentary film about
illegal immigration
Illegal immigration is the migration of people into a country in violation of the immigration laws of that country or the continued residence without the legal right to live in that country. Illegal immigration tends to be financially upwar ...
and
drug trafficking
A drug is any chemical substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed. Drugs are typically distinguished from food and substances that provide nutritional support. Consumption of drugs can be via insuffla ...
between
Mexico and the United States, addressing issues facing people north and south of the border, though the film mostly focuses on Magdiel, a 23-year-old fisherman and aspiring composer who dreams of a better life in the United States.
''Al otro lado'' was produced and directed by
Natalia Almada and was aired as part of
PBS's ''
POV'' series in 2006. It was met with critical acclaim and received a 78% rating on
Rotten Tomatoes.
It also received the Special Jury Prize and the Best Editing Award at the Cine Ceará Film Festival and was nominated for the
Gotham Award for Best Film Not Playing in a Theater Near You.
References
External links
P.O.V. ''Al Otro Lado''- PBS's site dedicated to the film
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Films about Mexican drug cartels
2005 films
2005 television films
Documentary films about immigration to the United States
Documentary films about the illegal drug trade
2005 documentary films
2000s Mexican films
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