Goals of the Film
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Raise public awareness about the problems and dangers surrounding the borders of the United States and Mexico.
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Document actual events showing a microcosm that represents the larger whole.
- Identify and correct misinformation and bias in the media.
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Recognize and empathize with the people who are adversely affected on both sides of the border.
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Promote grassroots efforts to involve the public to actively participate, not only in efforts to spread knowledge about the border, but to participate in their nation and government in general.
- Chris’s personal wish is that people don’t need to think like him. They just need to think.
- Pay Attention. Participate.
"Maybe it'll take people like Chris Burgard to redeem the American Political Documentary."