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Discussion – Contemporary Immigration Films

Posted: July 16, 2011

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DIRTY PRETTY THINGS takes in inside look at the harsh realities of immigration, a universal phenomenon in today’s world. What’s your favorite contemporary immigration film?

Richard Peña recommends Philippe Lioret’s WELCOME (a Reel 13 indie!) – he feels film offers an interesting, moving approach to the subject.

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tee

I saw Dirty Pretty Things on DVD but was glad to see it again tonight. I loved this film and everyone involved in its making. My other favorite film about immigration is The Visitor which I also saw on DVD>
vmerton

I’m interested in putting together an immigration film festival at an NYC law school — looking for suggestions in addition to these:

Bend It Like Beckham
Brother from Another Planet
Chasing Freedom
El Norte
Golden Venture
Hester Street
The Immigrant
In America
Lost Boys of Sudan
Maria Full of Grace
Mississippi Masala
Sin Nombre
Sugar
The Terminal
Under The Same Moon
The Visitor
Princess of Peace

Two films by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu have immigration themes. They are Babel and Biutiful. Also, a film out in theaters now, A Better Life, is about immigrants.
Bentley

Goodbye Solo.
joseph kelly

best …FYA

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