Because I'm on an immigration kick...

by dchin, Wed Apr 09, 2008 at 03:20:21 PM EST

So, I've been writing a lot about immigration, mainly because I've been frustrated with how the immigration debate has been framed these past few years. In my last diary, I posted a video about an undocumented immigrant named Juan.

I was particularly interested in the comments that stated that Juan should "wait in line" and get his papers.

So instead of rebutting that statement, I thought I'd show you a movie made from the folks at the Movement Vision Lab:

Thru the Plexiglass

This won "Breakthrough Video" for the Movement Vision Lab's Video Contest on Immigration.

But, I was particularly impressed by the winner of the video contest. It's a short 3-minute documentary about a border town in Arizona. It's so powerful because it frames the debate around shared values of community and compassion, rather than the of fear and intolerance.

Here it is:

Arivaca: Life on the Border

Please share these videos with friends and colleagues.


Tags: immigration, deportation, community, values, progressive (all tags)

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There is no line for most of the undocumented. (none / 0)

Whoever said that is an idiot.


My candidate lost fair and square. So did yours. Get over it and let's kick McSame's ass!
by RLMcCauley on Wed Apr 09, 2008 at 08:02:09 PM EST

Re: Because I'm on an immigration kick... (none / 0)

I was glad to see this diary kicked up on the front page as I think immigration is an issue that even democrats need to have a long soul searching discussion about.

I have to admit that a 3 minute video on my dialup takes about 40 minutes to load and still doesn't play well but I did as best I could to see the documentary on Arivica.

I have rec'd your diary and hope it makes it to the rec list so more people will view and comment.


by Justwords on Sat Apr 12, 2008 at 04:58:57 PM EST


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