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Immigrant Service: Focus on Jesus Duran(2021)
Status: Released
Date: 2021-03-21
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Time: 0h 13m
A daughter remembers her father and the unifying experience of immigrants: fighting the wars of your new home country.
Overview:
After losing her father at an early age, Tina Duran explores the rich history of her father, the story of her ancestors who migrated from Mexico to the United States, and the impact the Vietnam War had on their community.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $25,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
El Dorado Films
Veteran Documentary Corps
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