The Sixth Section
La sexta sección
Synopsis
Following a group of Mexican immigrants from the tiny desert town of Boqueron who now work in upstate New York, the film documents their struggle to support themselves—and their hometown 3,000 miles to the south. To do this, the men form a 'union' that raises money in the form of weekly donations of $10 or $20 from each of its members in New York.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Rivera
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- La sexta sección
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Second Generation Media, P.O.V./American Documentary
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Rivera
Marcelo Zarvos
Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Rivera
Director
Alex Rivera
Producer
Alex Rivera
Editor
Alex Rivera
Director of Photography
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sixth Section.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sixth Section
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sixth Section about?
Following a group of Mexican immigrants from the tiny desert town of Boqueron who now work in upstate New York, the film documents their struggle to support themselves—and their hometown 3,000 miles to the south. To do this, the men form a 'union' that raises money in the form of weekly donations of $10 or $20 from each of its members in New York.
Who directed The Sixth Section?
The Sixth Section was directed by Alex Rivera.
Who stars in The Sixth Section?
The principal cast of The Sixth Section includes Not specified.
When was The Sixth Section released and how long is it?
The Sixth Section was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sixth Section?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sixth Section was composed by Marcelo Zarvos.