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El Norte (The North)

El Norte (The North). El Norte. Gregory Nava, director and writer. Anna Thomas, producer and Nava’s wife. Nominated for Bes t Screen Play. In 1995, El Norte became part of the film list of the Library of Congress. Summary. El Norte: Points of Views.

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El Norte (The North)

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  1. El Norte(The North)

  2. El Norte • Gregory Nava, director and writer. • Anna Thomas, producer and Nava’s wife. • Nominated for Best Screen Play. • In 1995, El Norte became part of the film list of the Library of Congress.

  3. Summary

  4. El Norte: Points of Views • El Norte is not a direct political film. It falls in the category of socially reflective film. • However, it does criticize the U.S. way of regulating immigration. • The film appeals to the audience’s emotions by focusing on the struggle of the two protagonists. Critics believe that Nava used their stories as away to create tolerance towards illegal immigrants. So, they can be allowed to stay in the U.S.

  5. El Norte: Points of Views • On the other hand, illegal immigrants in the U.S. are able to identify with the protagonists and their struggles. It creates awareness of their situation in a foreign country. It gives immigrants a voice.

  6. El Norte • Gregory Nava failed in giving more explanation of the Guatemalan conflict during the 1970s-1980s. • For many immigrants the U.S. provides them with an escapade for their oppression.

  7. Conclusion • Gregory Nava accomplished to created a film for the immigrants. Also, provide the American audience with an insight to the struggles of illegal immigrants. Even though, they have broken the law and should be held responsible for it, their actions are a cry for help.

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