Remigration
Synopsis
Upon returning to their countryside cabin one day, Kaya, his wife Helen, and their daughter Naomi are confronted by two suited men: representatives of the San Francisco Remigration Program. The men explain that San Francisco is now occupied entirely by the wealthy class. But stoplights still burn out and trains occasionally jump their rails. Blue-collar labor isn't obsolete, but it's scarce. The city has created a program to "remigrate" long-gone working class families from their inland homes back to the city that once pushed them out. Kaya, Helen, and Naomi return to San Francisco and join a handful of other potential remigrants for a tour of what can be expected in their new lives. But can they learn to trust their old home once again?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Jenkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Jenkins
- Original Score
- Keegan DeWitt
- Original Title
- Remigration
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- ITVS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Jenkins
Barry Jenkins
Keegan DeWitt
Ryland Jones, James Laxton
Richard Levien
Justin Barber, Barry Jenkins, Jesse Ehman, Michael Jacobs, Ariel Dovas
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Jenkins
Writer
Justin Barber
Producer
Barry Jenkins
Producer
Jesse Ehman
Producer
Michael Jacobs
Producer
Ariel Dovas
Producer
Adrienne Garcia
Production Design
Barry Jenkins
Director
Richard Levien
Editor
James Laxton
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Remigration
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What is Remigration about?
Upon returning to their countryside cabin one day, Kaya, his wife Helen, and their daughter Naomi are confronted by two suited men: representatives of the San Francisco Remigration Program. The men explain that San Francisco is now occupied entirely by the wealthy class. But stoplights still burn out and trains occasionally jump their rails. Blue-collar labor isn't obsolete, but it's scarce. The city has created a program to "remigrate" long-gone working class families from their inland homes back to the city that once pushed them out. Kaya, Helen, and Naomi return to San Francisco and join a handful of other potential remigrants for a tour of what can be expected in their new lives. But can they learn to trust their old home once again?
Who directed Remigration?
Remigration was directed by Barry Jenkins.
Who stars in Remigration?
The principal cast of Remigration includes Russell Hornsby, Paola Mendoza, Rick Yune, Avelina Salazar, Jesse Dubus.
When was Remigration released and how long is it?
Remigration was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Remigration?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Remigration was composed by Keegan DeWitt.