The Forgotten Americans
Brief Synopsis
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A profile of the people who live in neighborhoods called "colonias," found along the border of Mexico. There are almost 1500 colonias in the United States. Most lack basic services such as wtaer and electricity. The program tracks the lives of colonia residents for over a year and captures their str
Cast & Crew
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Hector Galan
Director
Henry Cisneros
Narration
Rosie De Leija
Jaime Chahin
Executive Producer
Hector Galan
Producer
Joseph Julian Gonzales
Music
Film Details
Also Known As
Forgotten Americans
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
A profile of the people who live in neighborhoods called "colonias," found along the border of Mexico. There are almost 1500 colonias in the United States. Most lack basic services such as wtaer and electricity. The program tracks the lives of colonia residents for over a year and captures their struggle to survive as they search for their American dream.
Director
Hector Galan
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Forgotten Americans
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
