Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation (2010)

An honest, yet compassionate look at the 2002 deaths of the eleven undocumented immigrants.

When eleven bodies are found inside a freight car in Iowa, a New York man is certain his missing younger brother will be listed among the dead. The Guatemalan immigrant joins investigators in a search for the smugglers who locked a group of undocumented immigrants inside the railcar to throw off Border Patrol inspectors. This documentary offers an in-depth look at the investigation and those involved -- from the Guatemalan brothers to a key immigration agent to a man charged in the case - in a tragedy that made headlines internationally.

Director: Colleen Krantz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Cinematography: Paul Kakert
Editing: Paul Kakert
Production: Storytellers International Inc., Pink Spear Productions
Country: Guatemala, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Immigrant and Refugee Lives

Keywords

immigrant, immigration, border patrol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation about?
When eleven bodies are found inside a freight car in Iowa, a New York man is certain his missing younger brother will be listed among the dead. The Guatemalan immigrant joins investigators in a search for the smugglers who locked a group of undocumented immigrants inside the railcar to throw off Border Patrol inspectors. This documentary offers an in-depth look at the investigation and those involved -- from the Guatemalan brothers to a key immigration agent to a man charged in the case - in a tragedy that made headlines internationally.
Who directed Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation?
Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation was directed by Colleen Krantz.
How long is Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation?
Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation?
Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation is a Documentary film.
Where was Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation produced?
Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation was produced in Guatemala, United States of America.
What are the themes of Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation?
The themes of Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation include: Immigrant and Refugee Lives.