Which Way Home

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Which Way Home

Released Jan 31, 2009

1h 23m

Documentary

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In this gripping documentary, a group of young, unaccompanied Central American children struggle to make their way through Mexico, in order to ultimately reach the United States and jump the border to a new home. Director Rebecca Cammisa follows the struggles of these would-be illegal aliens as they battle poverty, dangerous train rides and potential predators, keeping their sights set on the possibility of a better life that awaits in a new country.

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Reed Johnson

Los Angeles Times

Without resorting to any background narration, Which Way Home raises questions about cross-border immigration policies and the macro-economic causes that propel people from struggling countries to stream into developed ones.

Feb 2, 2010

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New York Magazine/Vulture

Despite the subject matter -- terrified children, many who haven't seen their families in years -- Cammisa never gets sentimental, and instead lets those closest to the subject do the talking.

Feb 2, 2010

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Ronnie Scheib

Variety

Dramatically and pictorially pulls its weight.

Feb 2, 2010

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Erik Price

Esquire Magazine

This is uncomfortable subject matter... But it's also tremendous, eye-opening filmmaking -- and that's always worth watching.

Oct 18, 2018

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Jennifer Merin

About.com

Investigates illegal immigration and child labor in a very human way. We ride freight trains with teenagers trying to get to the US for a better life. Exceptionally effective verite filmmaking from Rebecca Cammisa.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 7, 2010

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Cynthia Fuchs

PopMatters

Even without illustration or allusive images, the children's own descriptions are harrowing.

Rated: 8/10

Feb 2, 2010

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Crypto M

Should be required viewing for Americans sitting on their high horses. Gripping.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/23

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Audience Member

'Which Way Home' is an incredible documentary that reveals some sincere insight into the journey that many Central Americans make: attempting to enter the United States. Heartfelt and magnificent, this film illustrates the demanding journey north in the most honest way I've ever seen.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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For those of you that haven't seen this documentary, this is a "Must See" movie/documentary ... In this time and day June 27th, 2014, this doc follows the children in their quest to reach the USofA ... My question goes to the producers of this doc for any update to the children, Olga & Freddy ... "I hope the God would be there for these two in their efforts to reach their families in the USofA!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Cinematic, suspenseful, poignant--provides an insider's look at the tumultuous journey across the border, while illuminating the human cost of economic inequality and globalization on families and children.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

An eye-opening and moving look at the lives of child migrants trying to get to the US.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

Poignant, harrowing documentary.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Synopsis

In this gripping documentary, a group of young, unaccompanied Central American children struggle to make their way through Mexico, in order to ultimately reach the United States and jump the border to a new home. Director Rebecca Cammisa follows the struggles of these would-be illegal aliens as they battle poverty, dangerous train rides and potential predators, keeping their sights set on the possibility of a better life that awaits in a new country.

Director: Rebecca Cammisa
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 31, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 6, 2011
Runtime: 1h 23m

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