On the Road with Mary (2005)

On the Road with Mary (2005) poster

Why don't we do something to ease the suffering of the poor, the excluded? Because we live in fear of "the other," the stranger. Filmed a few months before the 2004 presidential election, On the Road with Mary is a gripping view of an America living in fear. From a miserable neighbourhood in Detroit ravaged by crack and violence, to the militarized border with Mexico, this potent road movie exposes the unbearable other side of the American Dream.

Director: Monique LeBlanc
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Screenplay

Production: CinImage Productions, ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

drug addiction, immigration, american dream, homelessness, usa–mexico border, borders & boundaries, roadtrip, minority communities, violence

More Films by Director: Monique LeBlanc
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is On the Road with Mary about?
Why don't we do something to ease the suffering of the poor, the excluded? Because we live in fear of "the other," the stranger. Filmed a few months before the 2004 presidential election, On the Road with Mary is a gripping view of an America living in fear. From a miserable neighbourhood in Detroit ravaged by crack and violence, to the militarized border with Mexico, this potent road movie exposes the unbearable other side of the American Dream.
Who directed On the Road with Mary?
On the Road with Mary was directed by Monique LeBlanc.
How long is On the Road with Mary?
On the Road with Mary has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is On the Road with Mary?
On the Road with Mary is a Documentary film.
Where was On the Road with Mary produced?
On the Road with Mary was produced in Canada.