The Other Side of Immigration explained

The Other Side of Immigration
Director:Roy Germano
Producer:Roy Germano
Editing:Roy Germano
Music:My Morning Jacket
Bright Eyes
Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band
Cuarteto Latinoamericano
Studio:Roy Germano Films
Distributor:Team Love Records
Runtime:55 minutes
Country:United States

The Other Side of Immigration is a 2009 documentary film directed by Roy Germano. It explores why so many people leave the Mexican countryside to work in the United States and what happens to the families and communities they leave behind. The film is based on Germano's interviews with over 700 households in Mexico, which he carried out while doing Ph.D. research on remittances at the University of Texas at Austin.[1] [2] [3] The Other Side of Immigration was distributed on DVD by Team Love Records, a company founded by musician Conor Oberst.[4] On September 6, 2019, Roy Germano and Team Love released The Other Side of Immigration in full on Germano's YouTube channel. Roy Germano teaches International Relations at New York University and is the author of a book about remittances called Outsourcing Welfare.[5] [6] [7] Germano is also a Senior Research Scholar at the New York University School of Law.[8]

Synopsis

The Other Side of Immigration is based on interviews with people in Mexican towns where up to half of the population has gone to work in the United States. The first half of the film looks at the social, economic, and political causes of migration from Mexico to the US. The second half of the film looks at the impact of remittances in Mexican communities and the effects of emigration on families. The film concludes with discussion of guest worker programs and other solutions to illegal migration.

The film features music by Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Bright Eyes, My Morning Jacket, and Cuarteto Latinoamericano.[9]

Reception

The Other Side of Immigration has been reviewed positively by various bloggers, educators, and news websites.

Awards & Screenings

The Other Side of Immigration was one of fifteen films on the American Library Association's 2011 list of Notable Video for Adults.[17] It was an Official Selection at numerous film festivals, including the San Antonio Film Festival,[18] the Global Peace Film Festival,[19] and the Washington Immigration Film Festival.[20] Screenings and discussions of The Other Side of Immigration have occurred at numerous universities, including Princeton University,[21] the University of Chicago,[22] Georgetown University,[23] Fordham University,[24] the University of Michigan,[25] Temple University,[26] Texas State University,[27] Arizona State University,[28] Indiana University,[29] and Cornell University.[30] Screenings and discussions of The Other Side of Immigration have also occurred at public libraries, houses of worship, and community centers throughout the United States.[31] [32] [33]

Border Fence Video

In December 2010, Roy Germano released footage of two women climbing the US-Mexico border fence as a promotional video for The Other Side of Immigration. The video attracted international press attention and debate about the fence project.[34] [35] [36] [37] [38] [39] In interviews and on his blog, Germano has suggested that money spent on the US-Mexico border fence would be better invested in guest worker programs, programs that help immigrants integrate and learn English, and poverty reduction in Mexico.[40] [41] [42]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edwards. Lauren. Student's Work Leads to Insights on Immigrants — and a Documentary Film. University of Texas. January 3, 2012.
  2. Web site: Sinn. Jessica. 'The Other Side of Immigration': Q&A with documentary filmmaker. University of Texas. January 3, 2012.
  3. News: Another Side of Immigration. The Economist. January 3, 2012. April 24, 2009.
  4. Web site: Conor Oberst's Team Love to Distribute Immigration Documentary. TwentyFourBit. January 3, 2012.
  5. News: Semple . Kirk . Economic Freeze Cuts Remittances, a Lifeline for Migrants' Families . 1 May 2020 . New York Times . April 25, 2020.
  6. News: Garsd . Jasmine . Pandemic remittances have rebounded. Can that last? . 30 November 2020 . Marketplace . 30 November 2020.
  7. News: Cooper . Richard N. . Capsule Review: Outsourcing Welfare: How the Money Immigrants Send Home Contributes to Stability in Developing Countries . 2 December 2020 . Foreign Affairs . November 2018.
  8. News: Beras . Erika . Remittances to some Latin American countries are booming . 10 September 2020 . Marketplace . 2 September 2020.
  9. Web site: The Other Side of Immigration : FAQs (Music). January 3, 2012.
  10. Web site: Neiwert. David. Securing the border: Why a fence will never work until we reform the system. Crooks and Liars. January 3, 2012. January 24, 2011.
  11. Web site: Non-lollipop Docs. Filmsweep. January 3, 2012.
  12. Web site: DVD Cover.
  13. Web site: Moreno. Carolina. 11 Documentaries About Immigrants Everyone Should Watch Right Now. Huffington Post. August 19, 2017.
  14. Web site: Blancarte-Hayward. Adriana. Films to Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month. The New York Public Library. September 3, 2017.
  15. Web site: The 11 best civil rights movies of all time. Somvichian-Clausen. Austa. 2019-11-07. TheHill. en. 2019-11-08.
  16. Web site: 12 Documentaries About Immigrants That'll Educate & Affect You. Bustle. en. 2019-11-08.
  17. Web site: American Library Association. 2011 VRT Notable Videos for Adults.. January 3, 2012.
  18. Web site: 2009 San Antonio Film Festival: Official Lineup. 2009-06-25. Underground Film Journal. en-US. 2019-11-08.
  19. Web site: Global Peace Film Festival 2009 : The Other Side of Immigration. globalpeace.festivalgenius.com. en. 2019-11-08.
  20. News: Immigration Film Fest seeks humanity behind the headlines. Montgomery. David. 2014-07-18. Washington Post. 2019-11-08. en-US. 0190-8286.
  21. Web site: The Other Side of Immigration: Film Screening and Conversation with director Roy Germano. Princeton University. August 19, 2017.
  22. Web site: The Other Side of Immigration with Roy Germano. The University of Chicago. August 19, 2017.
  23. Web site: "The Other Side of Immigration" - A Documentary on the Struggles of the Families and Communities Left Behind. Georgetown University. August 19, 2017.
  24. Web site: Vergel. Gina. Documentary Puts Focus on 'Other Side of Immigration'. Fordham University. August 19, 2017.
  25. Web site: Documentary Film Screening: "The Other Side of Immigration". Happening @ Michigan. August 19, 2017.
  26. Web site: NLG: Immigration Film Series: "The Other Side of Immigration" Screening. Temple University Beasley School of Law. August 19, 2017.
  27. Web site: Jennings. Alec. Latino fraternity, director screen 'The Other Side of Immigration'. University News Service. August 19, 2017.
  28. Web site: A riveting documentary about the lives of immigrants, told by immigrants, is screened at ASU Tempe and West campuses. Arizona State University. August 19, 2017.
  29. Web site: IU graduate's documentary explores immigration from the Mexican side. IU Newsroom. August 19, 2017.
  30. Web site: Handling the Local Harvest: A Film and Book Event for Curious Consumers. Station News. August 19, 2017.
  31. Web site: Immigration Film Series. www.charlottecountyfl.gov. 2019-11-08.
  32. Web site: Screening of "The Other Side of Immigration". The Community Library. en-US. 2019-11-08.
  33. Web site: UCC shows 'The Other Side of Immigration'. www.newtondailynews.com. en. 2019-11-08.
  34. News: Two Girls Scale Border Fence in 18 Seconds. January 3, 2012. Fox News Channel. January 20, 2011.
  35. News: Border Fence Video Goes Viral. January 3, 2012. KVOA. January 5, 2011.
  36. News: Sullivan. Andrew. A Strong Argument Against A Border Fence. January 3, 2012. The Daily Dish. January 5, 2011.
  37. News: Two Girls Scale Border Fence In Under 20 Seconds. January 3, 2012. Huffington Post. January 18, 2011. Nicholas. Wing.
  38. News: Drama de indocumentados. January 3, 2012. Telemundo. January 20, 2011.
  39. News: Jorge. Ramos. Roy Germano on Al Punto with Jorge Ramos. January 3, 2012. Univision. March 6, 2011.
  40. Web site: Germano. Roy. Border Fence Video Goes Viral. The Other Side of Immigration. January 3, 2012. January 16, 2011.
  41. News: Two Girls Scale Border Fence in 18 Seconds. January 3, 2012. Fox News Channel. January 20, 2011.
  42. News: Border Fence Video Goes Viral. January 3, 2012. KVOA. January 5, 2011.

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