Lives for Sale (2007)
This harrowing film goes beyond the rhetoric to show why immigrants are willing to risk everything – even virtual slavery – for the American Dream. While politicians, activists, and the media wrestle with the thorny issue of immigration Lives for Sale exposes the painful, rarely seen human side of illegal immigration – especially the growing black market trade in human beings. The documentary also looks at some practical alternatives to these tragic realities. Interviews include immigrants, a "coyote" who brings people across the border for money, clerics, activists, and law-enforcement officials.
Director: Gayla Jamison
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Cast
- Marabina Jaimes - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Chip Epsten
Editing: Ellen Goldwasser
Production: Lightfoot Films
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gayla Jamison
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lives for Sale about?
- This harrowing film goes beyond the rhetoric to show why immigrants are willing to risk everything – even virtual slavery – for the American Dream. While politicians, activists, and the media wrestle with the thorny issue of immigration Lives for Sale exposes the painful, rarely seen human side of illegal immigration – especially the growing black market trade in human beings. The documentary also looks at some practical alternatives to these tragic realities. Interviews include immigrants, a "coyote" who brings people across the border for money, clerics, activists, and law-enforcement officials.
- Who directed Lives for Sale?
- Lives for Sale was directed by Gayla Jamison.
- Who stars in Lives for Sale?
- Lives for Sale stars Marabina Jaimes.
- How long is Lives for Sale?
- Lives for Sale has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).