The Sixth Section (2003)
Following a group of Mexican immigrants from the tiny desert town of Boqueron who now work in upstate New York, the film documents their struggle to support themselves—and their hometown 3,000 miles to the south. To do this, the men form a 'union' that raises money in the form of weekly donations of $10 or $20 from each of its members in New York.
Director: Alex Rivera
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: September 2, 2003
Music: Marcelo Zarvos
Cinematography: Alex Rivera
Editing: Alex Rivera
Production: Second Generation Media, P.O.V./American Documentary
Country: Mexico, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sixth Section about?
- Following a group of Mexican immigrants from the tiny desert town of Boqueron who now work in upstate New York, the film documents their struggle to support themselves—and their hometown 3,000 miles to the south. To do this, the men form a 'union' that raises money in the form of weekly donations of $10 or $20 from each of its members in New York.
- Who directed The Sixth Section?
- The Sixth Section was directed by Alex Rivera.
- How long is The Sixth Section?
- The Sixth Section has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is The Sixth Section?
- The Sixth Section is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Sixth Section produced?
- The Sixth Section was produced in Mexico, United States of America.