

Amaraica
2020-11-04 · 95 min · ★ 5.5
An undocumented immigrant, Roberto, seeks a way to become lawful, but all efforts are put on hold when he becomes a new father at the onset of the US government's 'Zero Tolerance' child separation policy at the US / Mexico border.
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- Directors
- Tim Sparks
- Production companies
- Sparkstar
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Gerardo DavilaOfficer Nuñez
Nikki DixonTina
Carl BaileyOfficer Craig Smith
Richard HaylorKeith Hill
Lynn Andrews IIIOfficer Spike Carter
Edgar ArreolaLarry
Cynthia SantiagoVital Stats Nurse
Cassie Shea WatsonNancy
Robert JohnsonPolice Chief
April HartmanFemale Officer
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