Elvira 2009
Elvira
Elvira Arellano was working undocumented in the Chicago Airport. After September 11, the U.S. government conducted raids at all airports with the aim of finding terrorists. Elvira and other migrants were arrested. She has a deportation order and will be separated from her child born in the USA. Elvira struggle for human rights for her child and all migrants. To avoid deportation, she seeks sanctuary in a Methodist church in defiance of the U.S. government, establishing herself as a symbolic figure of the migration issue.
Elvira Arellano was working undocumented in the Chicago Airport. After September 11, the U.S. government conducted raids at all airports with the aim of finding terrorists. Elvira and other migrants were arrested. She has a deportation order and will be separated from her child born in the USA. Elvira struggle for human rights for her child and all migrants. To avoid deportation, she seeks sanctuary in a Methodist church in defiance of the U.S. government, establishing herself as a symbolic figure of the migration issue.
Videos & Photos
All 0 Videos & 1 Photoscast
Full Cast & Crew...
Directors:
Release Date:
Jan 01, 2009 (Mexico)
Run Time:
1hr 6`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
Mexico
Status:
Released

Cast & Crew of
Elvira
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
Cast
...