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I Was Born in Mexico, But...

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A poetic short featuring the voice of an undocumented young Latina woman who was brought to the U.S. as a child. The film introduces viewers to a personal voice on the immigration debate: DACA, the Dream Act, and other immigration reform, speaking about what it's like to grow up and face an uncertain future as a young undocumented person in America.

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Director
Corey Ohama
Screenplay & Story
Corey Ohama
Original Title
I Was Born in Mexico, But...
Release Date
15/06/2013
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
13m
Production Studios
New Day Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Corey Ohama

Screenplay & Story

Corey Ohama

Film Editing

Corey Ohama

Department Leadership Roster

Corey Ohama

Writer

Corey Ohama

Editor

Corey Ohama

Director

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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What is I Was Born in Mexico, But... about?

A poetic short featuring the voice of an undocumented young Latina woman who was brought to the U.S. as a child. The film introduces viewers to a personal voice on the immigration debate: DACA, the Dream Act, and other immigration reform, speaking about what it's like to grow up and face an uncertain future as a young undocumented person in America.

Who directed I Was Born in Mexico, But...?

I Was Born in Mexico, But... was directed by Corey Ohama.

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When was I Was Born in Mexico, But... released and how long is it?

I Was Born in Mexico, But... was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 13m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for I Was Born in Mexico, But...?

I Was Born in Mexico, But... holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).