This film is by a American filmmaker Cary Fukunaga and it looks amazing. I heard about this film on NPR's Talk of the Nation and it won a couple of awards at Sundace . It's playing in major cities right now. Click here to see if it's playing in your city.
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Showing posts with label videos. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
New Film - Sin Nombre
This film is by a American filmmaker Cary Fukunaga and it looks amazing. I heard about this film on NPR's Talk of the Nation and it won a couple of awards at Sundace . It's playing in major cities right now. Click here to see if it's playing in your city.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
True Life: I'm Coming To America
On this episode of True Life we follow the lives of two young people as they adjust to life in America.
If you have trouble viewing the episode you can also watch it here.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Crossing Over - New Film Coming Out In 2009
If you can't see the video click on the link above to watch the trailer. It Stars Harrison Ford, Ashley Judd, Jim Sturgess, & Sean Penn
Monday, November 10, 2008
Minuteman Spends 30 Days With an Undocumented Family
Click here to watch the full episode for free
Make sure you watch all the way to the end of the episode.
Make sure you watch all the way to the end of the episode.
Frank is so misinformed and paranoid at the beginning. First of, there is no legal method for most undocumented immigrants to come here. There is no line. Also, 9/11 had nothing to do with undocumented immigration. His excuse that that was what inspired him shows how ignorant he really is. Don't be like Frank, inform yourself by checking out the links on the right side of this blog. Frank you have no comprehension of how immigration laws works. It's not as simple as, gee I really like that person, I think I'll sponsor them or filling out a form and bam you're a citizen. It doesn't work like that.
BTW: Most Cuban Americans would disagree with Frank on how easy it is these days (not 60 years ago) for Cubans to immigrate here and immigrants from Cuba have the least difficulty getting legal status. They receive asylum if they can put one foot on U.S. soil. Easier said than done. All they have to do is brave the dangerous ocean on rickety boats all while trying to evade the U.S. Coast Guard so they can step foot on U.S. soil granting them legal status. It's crazy and inhumane but that is how the law works. Don't even get me started on Haitian refugees in a similar situation or how Mexican and Central Americans braving the deserts of the southwest are treated.
Family Guy Takes on Immigration
This Episode is Hilarious. WARNING: If you've never seen an episode of Family Guy before, be prepared to be offended.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
John Kennedy Ran Spanish Ads in 1960
That's our former first lady making a Spanish ad for her husband. So to all you xenophobes attacking McCain and Obama for running Spanish ads this year, get over it. It's an American tradition. That's gotta hurt to learn there's more to this country than your narrow perspective.
If you're like me and don't speak spanish here's a translation.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Undoucumented Immigrant - Cesar Millan
Cesar Millan is a former undocumented immigrant and professional dog trainer (although in his words, he "rehabilitates dogs, trains people"). He is best known for his television series, Dog Whisperer, which is currently in its fourth season and airs on the National Geographic Channel. He is also the co-author of a 2006 best selling book, Cesar's Way. Millan and his techniques were also depicted in a South Park Episode.
* If you know of any other notable undocumented immigrants, let me know
Click here for part one of the full episode
Click here for part two of the full episode
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Extremism Goes Mainstream
Watch this documentary regarding the white pride pop group "Prussian Blue".Now replace every time they say "Mexican" with the word "Illegal "and compare to what one typically finds on anti-immigration websites. Most of us already know that the code word for Hispanic for many nativists is "illegal" and the code word for white is "American". Nativists can use any euphemisms they like, they're still racists/bigots just like the people in the documentary.
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Click here for part 2 of the documentary
The Schuler- Tancredo Bill
I hope everyone remembers to do their part in stopping the Schuler - Tancredo Bill, if you haven't yet click here
It only takes 2 min.
If you're more the calling type the congressional switchboard number is 1-800-839-5276 or 202-224-3121
It only takes 2 min.
If you're more the calling type the congressional switchboard number is 1-800-839-5276 or 202-224-3121
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Notable Undocumented Immigrants
1) Arnold Schwarzenegger - Governor of California
2) John Derbyshire - blogger for the Conservative Publication The National Review
3) Alda V. Domenici -The Mother of Republican U.S. Senator Pete Domenici of New Mexico
4)Ayann Hirsi Ali - Member of Dutch Parliment, 2005 Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential Persons of the World
5) Fionnula Flanagan -Emmy Winning Actress
6) California Republican Party Official - also a prominent D.C. Lobbyist
7) Mitt Romney's Family
8) ALFREDO QUINONES-HINOJOSA - neurosurgeon and researcher at Johns Hopkins University looking for a breakthrough in the treatment of brain cancer. Named in Popular Science magazine's annual brilliant 10 list.
9)American Idol Contestants (And no. they aren't the Hispanic ones)
10) Eddie Sotelo - Spanish Radio DJ, His show beats Howard Stern, Rush Limbaugh and Tom Joyner every weekday morning, according to Arbitron ratings.
11) Leo Manzano - U.S. Olympian in the 1500 Meter Run
12) Cesar Millan - Prominent Dog Trainer with his own show on national Geographic (The Dog Whisper ), had a south park episode depicting him.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Write to Your Rep! Takes 2 min.
Click here to write to them
Immigrant's List has a great service to streamline the process of writing to your Rep about opposing the SAVE act. Do it. It literally takes 2 min.
If you're more the calling type the congressional switchboard number is 1-800-839-5276 or 202-224-3121.
As a reward you can watch this video by Will Coley
* To USCIS, this is not my video, I had no part in making it.
The Video is in response to this contest.
Immigrant's List has a great service to streamline the process of writing to your Rep about opposing the SAVE act. Do it. It literally takes 2 min.
If you're more the calling type the congressional switchboard number is 1-800-839-5276 or 202-224-3121.
As a reward you can watch this video by Will Coley
* To USCIS, this is not my video, I had no part in making it.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Movie - Under The Same Moon
If you're having trouble viewing the trailer click here for a QuickTime version from apple trailers. It's supposed to be a good kids movie, when it comes to theaters, I'll take my little cousin to see it.
UNDER THE SAME MOON (LA MISMA LUNA) tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico. Unexpected circumstances drive both Rosario and Carlitos to embark on their own journeys in a desperate attempt to reunite. Along the way, mother and son face challenges and obstacles but never lose hope that they will one day be together again. Riggen’s film is not only a heartwarming family story; she also offers subtle commentary on the much-debated issue of illegal immigration.
The fact that it was picked up by Fox Searchlight means it will be shown in theaters nation wide and because it received a standing ovation at the Sundance Film Festival I think it will be good.
IMDB link to cast & other info
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Going Back To 1950 In The South
The gentleman makes a good point. If you replace"illegal aliens" in many of the things said today with "blacks". The rhetoric is identical to that heard in the south during the 1950s.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean is an Haitian immigrant musician who used to be a member of the musical group Fugees (slang for refugees) and now has been successful on his own while still remaining true to his immigrant heritage.
I came across this video today. I'm told it actually gets played sometimes on the cable music channels. I'm really happy such a video in support of immigrants is given time on the music channels.
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