Cochise County, USA : cries from the border / Non-Fiction Films presents in association with Bannon Film Industries ; written, produced, and directed by Mercedes Maharis.
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Credits
Editor, Jason Deatherage.
Summary
Cochise County, Arizona has only 130,000 residents, yet was the crossing point for more than 235,000 illegal immigrants in 2004. The movie documents the toll this takes on the local community, the environment and on the immigrants themselves. Includes interviews with elected officials, residents, border patrol, activists, volunteer civil defense and immigrants; footage includes actual border crossings.
Audience
"Warning: viewer discretion advised; this film may be inappropriate for children or sensitive viewers."
