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      Which Way Home

      Released Jan 31, 2009 1h 23m Documentary List
      100% 8 Reviews Tomatometer 92% 500+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Feb 06 Buy Now

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member Poignant, harrowing documentary. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Ronnie Scheib Variety Dramatically and pictorially pulls its weight. Feb 2, 2010 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Cynthia Fuchs PopMatters Even without illustration or allusive images, the children's own descriptions are harrowing. Rated: 8/10 Feb 2, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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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
      Producer
      Bristol Baughan, Benjamin Goldhirsh, Lianne Halfon, John Malkovich
      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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