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| (left) Sam (middle) Dulce (right) Elida |
Sin País
Synopsis:
The documentary Sin País is about a family of five, the Mejia's, who are trying to achieve the "American Dream". Sam and Elida Mejia were burdened with having to leave behind their two of their three kids, Helen, age 13, and 18-year-old Gilbert, because of an immigration law. Because Helen and Dulce were both born in the US they were immediately considered American citizens. Gilbert, however, was not born in the US, but he was in school here and in the middle of getting a work permit. Over time, because of the immigration law, Sam and Elida were forced to leave the country. They also decided to take their youngest, Dulce, and move back to Guatemala with them. Over time this family has gone through many hardships like missing holidays, struggling with finding work, and the lack of family support. Their hope for the "American Dream" was that much farther away.
Analysis:
This Immigration Law has really taken a tole on this family. The Mejia family's story is just one of many stories that have been affected in a negative way. If you asked someone who came to the US illegally, they would most likely tell you, "To have a chance at the American Dream." These families do close to anything to get their chance. Many people complain that there are immigrants taking their jobs, but the truth of it is that they are taking the low end jobs that nobody else wants to do. I truly do feel awful for these families and stories like this really move me.
Analysis:
This Immigration Law has really taken a tole on this family. The Mejia family's story is just one of many stories that have been affected in a negative way. If you asked someone who came to the US illegally, they would most likely tell you, "To have a chance at the American Dream." These families do close to anything to get their chance. Many people complain that there are immigrants taking their jobs, but the truth of it is that they are taking the low end jobs that nobody else wants to do. I truly do feel awful for these families and stories like this really move me.
Your position is clear, however it would have been nice for you to integrate your understanding of US immigration law as it stands. Having done that, you could have woven your understanding of the film into the law while providing an informed opinion.
ReplyDeleteGood job! It is sad, and the government needs to step it up.
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