Mija

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Mija

2022

1h 25m

Documentary

Biography

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Katie Rife

RogerEbert.com

Mija weaves a more nuanced emotional tapestry than is typically seen in immigration stories like this one.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 5, 2022

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Beandrea July

New York Times

Poetic in its musicality yet rooted in the mundane, “Mija” sheds fresh light on the longings of a new generation of Mexican Americans making music that reflects the nuances of their realities on both sides of the border.

Aug 4, 2022

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Elizabeth Weitzman

TheWrap

The film’s best scenes are, in a way, the flip side to its weaker ones: the closeness between Castro and her subjects lessens their objectivity but strengthens their intimacy.

Aug 3, 2022

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Morgan Rojas

Cinemacy

An emotionally compelling film that asks the rhetorical question: Who is allowed to dream?

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 28, 2023

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Jason Flatt

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

While I wish the music industry parts of Doris’s life felt a little more central in the documentary’s presentation, knowing how clearly central to her life it is, [Mija] as a whole is still strong and deeply moving.

Rated: 8/10

Jan 4, 2023

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Sandie Angulo Chen

Common Sense Media

Ultimately, this film is a tribute to how, as the Hamilton lyrics say, "immigrants get the job done," especially in industries where they have to be scrappy, smart, and tenacious to thrive.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 9, 2022

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Tabitha Breese

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Director: Isabel Castro
Producer: Tabitha Breese, Isabel Castro, Yesenia Tlahuel
Screenwriter: Chris Boeckmann
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 25m