Underwater Dreams

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Underwater Dreams

2014

1h 26m

Documentary

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The sons of undocumented Mexican immigrants learn how to build underwater robots.

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Arizona Republic

Has a few weak points but still manages to convey a satisfying underdog tale.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 17, 2014

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

With the debate over America's unresolved immigration policies at fever pitch these days, the inspiring documentary "Underwater Dreams" makes for quite the timely entry.

Jul 10, 2014

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David DeWitt

New York Times

Modest yet meaningful, "Underwater Dreams" has a political point of view, shining light on underground Americans who deserve recognition.

Jul 10, 2014

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Sandie Angulo Chen

Common Sense Media

Inspiring story about an underdog high school robotics team.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 18, 2014

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Tom Meek

Paste Magazine

Underwater Dreams unfurls as a cautious American fable of sorts.

Rated: 7/10

Jul 17, 2014

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David Noh

Film Journal International

As captivating as it is important, Mary Mazzio's seemingly modest tract about immigration achievement grabs you by the heart, as it grows and grows into something big and vital.

Jul 10, 2014

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Audience Member

Incredible documentary everyone should see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

Just watched and was incredibly moved

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

Full disclosure: I appear in this film. Director Mary Mazzio profiles 4 students from a West Phoenix neighborhood and their two coaches who competed in a sophisticated underwater robotics tournament and won, against all odds. From there, the movie explores the lives of undocumented families living in Phoenix. This engaging and honest biography is a must-see. Please let me know what you think! - Julie Cameron, daughter of Dr. Allan Cameron

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

very good movie documentary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

Amazing. Best documentary I've seen in a long time!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

It was phenomenal! Home Run! Way to go with this doc! Every kid in America should see it! Every politician should see it too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Mary Mazzio

Director

Michael Peña

Narrator

Mary Mazzio

Screenwriter

Robert Fitzgerald

Screenwriter

Carla Mazzio

Screenwriter

Jay Mazzio

Screenwriter

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Synopsis

The sons of undocumented Mexican immigrants learn how to build underwater robots.

Director: Mary Mazzio
Producer: Mary Mazzio
Screenwriter: Mary Mazzio, Robert Fitzgerald, Carla Mazzio, Jay Mazzio
Production Co: 50 Eggs Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2016
Runtime: 1h 26m

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