My Life Inside (2007)

Powerful, heartbreaking, infuriating true story

My Life Inside (2007) poster

Rosa is a Mexican woman who, at the age of 17, migrated illegally to Austin, Texas. Some years later, she was jailed under suspicion of murder and then taken to trial. This film demonstrates how the judicial process, the verdict, the separation from her family, and the helplessness of being imprisoned in a foreign country make Rosa’s story an example of the hard life of Mexican migrants in the United States.

Director: Lucía Gajá
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Jacobo Lieberman, Leonardo Heiblum
Editing: Lucía Gajá
Production: Ultra Films, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Country: Mexico
Language: Español, English
Original Language: es

Themes

Immigrant and Refugee Lives

Keywords

mexico, prisoner, texas, immigration, illegal immigration, murder, jail

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Lucía Gajá
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Life Inside about?
Rosa is a Mexican woman who, at the age of 17, migrated illegally to Austin, Texas. Some years later, she was jailed under suspicion of murder and then taken to trial. This film demonstrates how the judicial process, the verdict, the separation from her family, and the helplessness of being imprisoned in a foreign country make Rosa’s story an example of the hard life of Mexican migrants in the United States.
Who directed My Life Inside?
My Life Inside was directed by Lucía Gajá.
How long is My Life Inside?
My Life Inside has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is My Life Inside?
My Life Inside is a Documentary film.
Where was My Life Inside produced?
My Life Inside was produced in Mexico.
What are the themes of My Life Inside?
The themes of My Life Inside include: Immigrant and Refugee Lives.