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"The Border Crossed Us"

"The Border Crossed Us"The Border Crossed Us
(2005, 26 min.) US
Director: Rachael J. Nez (Navajo)
Produced by: Native Voices, University of Washington

Since time immemorial the Tohono O'odham have crossed borders freely between their communities in the U.S. and Mexico. This work examines the ways in which current immigration and naturalization policy are putting their way of life at risk.

Image credit: The Border Crossed Us; The Border Crossed Us

Rachael Nez

2006 Native American Film and Video Festival - New York premiere. Schedule at-a-glance

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