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Five Years North

Released May 30, 2021 1h 26m Documentary List
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Five Years North is the coming-of-age story of Luis, an undocumented Guatemalan boy who just arrived alone in New York City. He struggles to work, study, and evade Judy -- the Cuban-American ICE officer patrolling his neighborhood.

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Devika Girish New York Times Systemic injustices remain in the blurry background of these sentimental, humanist portraits. May 27, 2021 Full Review Jordan Mintzer Hollywood Reporter A compelling look at two disparate New York lives. Dec 1, 2020 Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest ...while it should be noted that they have a freedom of movement that Luis does not, the filmmakers admirably put their agency in the service of a perspective that far too few have on either side of the Rio Grande... Dec 15, 2020 Full Review Jared Mobarak The Film Stage Five Years North's big takeaway [is] privilege. That's what separates Luis and Judy. Rated: B- Nov 18, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Five Years North is the coming-of-age story of Luis, an undocumented Guatemalan boy who just arrived alone in New York City. He struggles to work, study, and evade Judy -- the Cuban-American ICE officer patrolling his neighborhood.
Director
Chris Temple, Zach Ingrasci
Producer
Zach Ingrasci, Jenna M. Kelly, Chris Temple
Production Co
Optimist
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 30, 2021, Limited
Runtime
1h 26m
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