In the Shadows

Undocumented Immigration in America

This film, a modern day "Grapes of Wrath," follows Jairo and his extended family of undocumented immigrants from their home in Mexico to a dairy farm in the USA in search of a better life and a means to send money home to their struggling families. Along the way, they encounter dangerous border crossing conditions and a run-in with immigration authorities. This film explores why immigration remains an enduring issue for our country.

"...places a human face on the ongoing debate over undocumented workers in the United States...it does shed light on those willing to gamble to improve their lot in life." "Recommended for all collections." -Stephen L. Hupp, Library Journal, Sept. 2016

"Fair...The film takes an intelligent, personal look at both sides of a complicated issue that continues to bedevil Americans...Recommended" "3 out of 4 possible stars" - J. Hall, Video Librarian, July/August 2016

"A personable film...if you're looking to personalize and humanize the politics of immigration, this is a nice place to start." -Mike Bell, Film Threat