Reviews
Maquilapolis (2006)
"A City Of Factories"
This is a true depiction of the Maquiladroa women Mexican workers who show us their trials and tribulations in trying to get through daily life as a factory worker. This is a film that is very interestingly taped with a mixture of film still shots, computer images, words, shots from the point of view of the cameraman and point of view of the women. They directors gave cameras to the women to bring home and shoot some of their own footage which helps us to really immerse ourselves in their lives. Overall a very proper and artistic representation. These womens strength and determination really shows through such a sad tough reality.
Crossing Arizona (2006)
The thought of the crossing of Arizona is now crossing our minds.
This documentary is a harsh yet fair depiction of the thousands of migrants who attempt to enter the U.S. through Arizona each day and their struggles and the struggles the U.S. is having with boarder security. We learn that there has been a large influx of migrants who are crossing and a large conflict in what to do about it. This film proved to be quite intriguing, allowing a fair depiction through different views any where from those people against boarder crossing, farmers, "coyotes" or guides, and even those people part of the boarder community. The story is well comprised and explores many ideas on the issue. Overall very interesting, insightful and well presented.
Champions (2006)
Champions or Losers?
Seeking a hiding spot, somewhere to get away from their own disappointments and miseries in life three men, or rather middle aged guys decide to head on out to become one with nature. They go out into the wilderness to get back in touch with themselves and forget about their ridiculous lives at home. Little did they know that leaving this "reality" would bring them to a whole brand new one where they would have to learn whats really going down with this whole "planting" business they have gotten themselves into. Overall a entertaining movie. A little drawn out and in the middle, but a good narrative feature. Solid character development accompanied by loads of comic relief.