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"Under the Same Moon" movie explores immigration.
Watch the trailer on our blog at http://studentvoices.matt.org/blog/guest/view.html?id=5
Release: March 21, 2008 Directed by: Patricia Riggen Written by: Ligiah Villalobos Produced by: Patricia Riggen, Ligiah Villalobos, Gerardo Barrera, Norman Dreyfuss and Ram Bergman Cast: America Ferrera, Adrian Alonso, Jesse Garcia, Kate del Castillo, Eugenio Derbez, Maya Zapata and Carmen Salinas 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.
Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008By
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I am so excited to see this movie. It's a great cast, and the storyline is very in tune to whats going on right now. I think it'll give people in the U.S. a little insight into this "world" while getting a chance to see and appreciate the work of some of our very best Mexican actors.