Making it in America (2014)

Making it in America (2014) poster

Alma had dreams as a young girl of going to college. Her dreams shattered when the civil war in El Salvador started. Alma's mother sent her with Coyotes to cross the border in the United States. She gained legal status and is working in a clothing factory. She works hard to create a future for her teenage children.

Director: Joris Debeij
Runtime: 9 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Joris Debeij

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Making it in America about?
Alma had dreams as a young girl of going to college. Her dreams shattered when the civil war in El Salvador started. Alma's mother sent her with Coyotes to cross the border in the United States. She gained legal status and is working in a clothing factory. She works hard to create a future for her teenage children.
Who directed Making it in America?
Making it in America was directed by Joris Debeij.
How long is Making it in America?
Making it in America has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).