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Five Years North

Five Years North (2020)

1h 28m | PG-13

⭐ 10 / 10

Five Years North is the coming-of-age story of Luis, an undocumented Guatemalan boy who just arrived alone in New York City. He struggles to work, study, and evade Judy - the Cuban-American ICE officer patrolling his neighborhood.

Director: Chris Temple

Studio: Optimist Films Ltd.

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Reviews

By laurengio

Wow. What a captivating story. This film was powerful and moving 10/10!

By KatieLeszynski

Truly inspiring and eye-opening. This film gives viewers a snapshot of the struggles faced every day by American immigrants and even ICE authorities. It makes you connect with the resilience of Luis, and begin to empathize with his situation. It provides a platform for meaningful discussion about immigration and shows the various different sides to this complex issue.